PATTAYA – A heavy downpour hit Pattaya on the night of July 1, 2025, causing widespread flooding and severe disruption in the city. According to the Thai Meteorological Office, heavy thunderstorms were recorded that day with rainfall accumulating over 60 to 70 per cent of the area, accompanied by southwesterly winds of 15 to 35 km/h and waves of up to 2 m in stormy areas.

Monsoon Rains Bring Chaos to Pattaya as Flooding Submerges Key Roads

The deluge, which lasted for more than two hours, flooded several areas in Banglamung, especially in central Pattaya. Streets known for persistent flooding, such as Railway Road, Third Road (Chaloem Phrakiat), Peniat Chang Junction (Mum Aroi), and sections of Sukhumvit near the Traffic Police, were covered by 20 to 70 cm of water, making it impossible for cars and motorbikes to pass. Authorities restricted access to light vehicles, but traffic continued to take risks, resulting in more than ten motorbikes being swept away. In other side streets, the flooding brought down another ten parked motorbikes, although no injuries were reported.

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Pattaya Battles Severe Flooding After Three-Hour Downpour

Given the forecast of continuous rainfall for 2 July, the authorities warned residents and tourists to avoid recurrent flooding areas. They also warned of the risk of waves exceeding 2 m in affected areas, making coastal navigation particularly dangerous during this period. The storm could persist into next week, with winds ranging between 15 and 30 km/h and waves between 1 and 2 m in storm areas, so maximum caution is recommended until the situation stabilises.

-Thailand News (TN)