Heavy rain struck Pattaya city overnight for over an hour, causing floodwaters over 1 meter deep in many areas. Vehicles were submerged, and residents hurriedly moved their belongings in panic.
At 01:00 on 24 September 2026, reporters noted that in Pattaya city, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province, heavy rain fell continuously for more than an hour. This caused flooding in many parts of Pattaya, with some communities experiencing floodwaters rushing into homes, forcing residents to hastily move their belongings to higher places in the middle of the night.
Additionally, many streets in Pattaya, such as North Pattaya Road Section 3, Central Pattaya Road, Buakhao Soi in Central Pattaya, Sukhumvit Road in North Pattaya, South Pattaya, and the road along the railway near Wat Tham Samakki community, were flooded with water levels reaching up to 1 meter. Small vehicles could not pass through. Numerous cars and motorcycles tried to drive through the water, causing their engines to stall. Residents and Pattaya city officials rushed to assist.
Reporters also added that during the heavy rain, flooding occurred at several points in Pattaya city. At some drainage exit points into the sea, water flow was quite strong, carrying debris along. Several motorcycles were swept by the currents, falling and being carried downstream, resulting in damage.
Pattaya city officials deployed personnel to flood-prone areas to provide assistance and publicize warnings to commuters to prevent danger from flood currents and reduce traffic impact. If heavy rain continues, water levels may rise further. Residents using these routes are advised to exercise extra caution and avoid flooded areas until the situation improves.
Furthermore, about an hour after the rain stopped, floodwaters on many roads began to recede and returned to normal conditions. However, if rain continues tonight, repeated flooding is expected.
