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  • Pattaya floods halt traffic amid Loy Krathong Festival preparations | Thaiger

    Pattaya floods halt traffic amid Loy Krathong Festival preparations

    Heavy rainfall swept through Pattaya, causing significant disruptions as traffic came to a standstill due to widespread flooding. As the city prepared for the Loy Krathong Festival, a severe thunderstorm struck at 5.36pm yesterday, November 15, lasting for about an hour. This deluge led to waterlogged streets, particularly in areas notorious for flooding. Khao Talo Road along the railway, Soi…

  • Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon draws tourists with frosty scenic views | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon draws tourists with frosty scenic views

    Cold temperatures on Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai have attracted tourists eager to experience the chill and witness the stunning frost formations on grass and wildflowers. As of today, the temperature on the summit dropped to 9°C, creating a picturesque scene that drew many visitors to the national park. There is great anticipation for the occurrence of Maei Khap frost,…

  • Bangkok braces for rising pollution as air quality worsens | Thaiger

    Bangkok braces for rising pollution as air quality worsens

    Bangkok’s air quality has significantly deteriorated, with 28 areas submerged in PM2.5 dust particles. Officials issued warnings, anticipating a spike in pollution levels between this Sunday, November 17 and next Tuesday, November 19. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their health. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) reported on the air quality status in Bangkok and its surrounding areas,…

  • TMD sounds the ‘rain’ alarm as monsoon hits 28 provinces | Thaiger

    TMD sounds the ‘rain’ alarm as monsoon hits 28 provinces

    The latest weather conditions have prompted the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) to issue a warning for severe monsoon rains affecting 28 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. The capital is expected to experience intense rainfall covering 40% of the area, requiring residents to exercise caution. Throughout the northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, cooler temperatures and morning fog are anticipated. Residents…

  • Thailand prepares for weather changes as storm approaches China | Thaiger

    Thailand prepares for weather changes as storm approaches China

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its latest weather forecast for the coming days, warning of the tropical storm Toraji that is expected between now and tomorrow, Friday, November 15. The storm is predicted to approach the southern coast of China but will not directly affect Thailand’s weather. The current weather patterns indicate that a high-pressure system or cool air…

  • Thailand braces for rising temperatures and scattered rainfall | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for rising temperatures and scattered rainfall

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for today, highlighting scattered rainfall in the southern, northeastern, and eastern regions of Thailand. Simultaneously, the entire country is experiencing a temperature increase of 1 to 2°C, urging citizens to brace for changing weather conditions. The next 24 hours will see the weakening high-pressure or cold air mass covering the…

  • Tropical storm Yinxing brings heavy rain, flood risks to South Thailand | Thaiger

    Tropical storm Yinxing brings heavy rain, flood risks to South Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) released Announcement No. 17 (278/2567) regarding the ominous tropical storm Yinxing. As of 4am today, November 12, the storm was located in the South China Sea, around 110 kilometres east of Quang Ngai, Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometres per hour. Moving southward at 15 kilometres per hour, the storm is expected…

  • A stormy affair: TMD warns of a monsoon downpour in Thailand | Thaiger

    A stormy affair: TMD warns of a monsoon downpour in Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a stark warning as a monsoon covers the Gulf of Thailand, promising a deluge in the upper southern region. The prospect of flash floods, mudslides, and waves towering up to 2 metres looms ominously. A sea-faring life? Not much smooth sailing for Thailand’s fishermen, who are urged to exercise extreme caution. But don’t…

  • Thailand braces for monsoon madness, chilly north, rough seas | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for monsoon madness, chilly north, rough seas

    Batten down the hatches and grab your brollies, there’s wild weather on the horizon. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a severe weather warning across Thailand, as heavy monsoons are set to unleash torrential rain on 13 provinces, with the southern region bearing the brunt, and northern Thailand shivering under cooler temperatures. Today, November 11, a cold air mass…

  • Mae Sai battles floods again as Chiang Rai plans flood prevention | Thaiger

    Mae Sai battles floods again as Chiang Rai plans flood prevention

    Mae Sai district residents are grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding, only weeks after recovering from the previous inundation during the rainy season. Torrential rains on Thursday night, November 7, led to the Sai Lom Joy market, positioned along the Sai River, being submerged under floodwater. Despite the adverse weather conditions, Mueang Daeng Road and Lung Khon Wood Market…

  • Thai company pumps millions into flooded schools | Thaiger

    Thai company pumps millions into flooded schools

    In a heartfelt mission to aid schools battered by Thailand’s recent floods, Theppadungporn Coconut pledged an impressive 10 million baht to support flood-stricken communities. Through its charitable Love Sharing project, the company is offering 200,000 baht per school to 50 institutions impacted by the devastating September-October floods, aiming to rebuild premises and reignite hope among students and staff. Chosen by…

  • Stormy weather forecast: Thailand braces for a ‘rain’ of trouble | Thaiger

    Stormy weather forecast: Thailand braces for a ‘rain’ of trouble

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for potential severe weather conditions affecting 28 provinces, with the southern region facing heavy to very heavy rainfall that could lead to flash floods and forest runoff. Meanwhile, cooler temperatures are expected in northern Thailand. A high-pressure system, originating from China, is currently covering the upper regions of Thailand and the South…

  • Thailand braces for heavy rain, strong winds as warnings issued | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for heavy rain, strong winds as warnings issued

    Weather warnings have been issued across Thailand, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) alerting residents to heavy rainfall in 28 southern provinces. The forecast predicts intense downpours that could lead to flash floods and landslides, while northern regions experience cooler temperatures and strong winds. A high-pressure system originating from China is currently extending over the upper parts of Thailand and…

  • Chiang Mai tourists embrace 10 degrees cold snap | Thaiger

    Chiang Mai tourists embrace 10 degrees cold snap

    Chiang Mai is experiencing a significant drop in temperature, with the renowned Doi Inthanon registering a chilly 10 degrees Celsius (°C). Tourists are flocking to the area to enjoy the cold weather, despite warnings from the Northern Meteorological Centre about possible thunderstorms and weather changes that could impact health. The weather in Chiang Mai remains cold and overcast with intermittent…

  • Heavy rain warning for 25 Thai provinces amid monsoon conditions | Thaiger

    Heavy rain warning for 25 Thai provinces amid monsoon conditions

    Heavy rain is expected to hit 25 provinces across Thailand, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning due to monsoon troughs today. Bangkok is among the affected areas, and residents are urged to be cautious of flash floods and overflowing streams. The TMD forecast indicates that the monsoon trough is currently affecting the southern part of Thailand. This,…

  • Heavy rain and flash flood warnings for southern Thailand | Thaiger

    Heavy rain and flash flood warnings for southern Thailand

    Heavy rain is set to lash the southern regions of Thailand, prompting the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) to issue warnings of flash floods and overflowing mountain streams in ten provinces. Meanwhile, the northern areas will experience a drop in temperatures. The TMD forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting that a high-pressure system from China is extending over…

  • Heavy rain alert for 33 provinces in Thailand as temperatures drop | Thaiger

    Heavy rain alert for 33 provinces in Thailand as temperatures drop

    Weather warnings have been issued for 33 provinces in Thailand, forecasting heavy rain covering 30% of areas due to a new wave of cold air bringing strong winds and a significant temperature drop expected tomorrow, November 2. From November 2 to 5, the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) indicates moderate to relatively strong high-pressure system from China is expected to…

  • Thailand braces for cooler temperatures and heavy rain | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for cooler temperatures and heavy rain

    Thailand is experiencing fluctuating weather patterns, leading to temperatures dropping by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius (°C) in the northern and northeastern regions. Meanwhile, heavy rain is expected in parts of the central, eastern, and southern areas, with high waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a forecast for the next 24…

  • Stormy skies ahead: It’s raining warnings and waves in Thailand | Thaiger

    Stormy skies ahead: It’s raining warnings and waves in Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a fresh warning about cold weather and heavy rainfall expected to hit 33 provinces in Thailand, including Bangkok, with the southern regions forecasted to experience severe storms across 60% of the area. Sea waves could exceed 2 metres in height. Thailand is bracing for significant weather changes as a high-pressure system or weak…

  • Thailand weather: Cooler north, rain in central and southern regions | Thaiger

    Thailand weather: Cooler north, rain in central and southern regions

    Thailand sees a shift in weather patterns, experiencing a noticeable drop in temperatures in the northern and northeastern regions, while the central and eastern parts continue to see scattered rain. The southern region faces strong winds and heavy downpours. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, predicting cool mornings in the upper northern…

  • Tropical Storm Chami prompts warning for heavy rains in 44 provinces | Thaiger

    Tropical Storm Chami prompts warning for heavy rains in 44 provinces

    Weather conditions today prompted the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) to issue the 11th warning for Tropical Storm Chami. Heavy rains are expected to hit 44 provinces, including Bangkok, from today through October 29, cautioning residents about potential flash floods and forest runoff. TMD, under the acting director Sukanya Yawichan, has issued the 11th announcement regarding Tropical Storm Chami. The tropical…

  • Tropical storm Trami to drench 31 provinces in Thailand today | Thaiger

    Tropical storm Trami to drench 31 provinces in Thailand today

    A severe tropical storm, Trami, is set to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to 31 provinces across Thailand today, October 26, with 40% of the areas expected to experience significant rainfall. The Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast, warning of the tropical storm’s impact over the next 24 hours. Strong northwesterly and northeasterly winds are sweeping across the…

  • Rain check: Bangkok drizzles, South Thailand braces for downpour | Thaiger

    Rain check: Bangkok drizzles, South Thailand braces for downpour

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning, highlighting light rain in Bangkok and its vicinity, the central region, and the east, while the south braces for heavy rainfall affecting 60% of the area. The TMD forecasts the next 24 hours, noting that the high-pressure area or cold air mass covering the upper northern and northeastern regions has weakened.…

  • Thailand braces for tropical storm and cool winds in 24 provinces | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for tropical storm and cool winds in 24 provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning today, October 24, highlighting heavy rain in 24 provinces and urging vigilance regarding the powerful tropical storm Trami. Northern Thailand will experience cool weather and strong winds, while the southern seas will see high waves. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that upper Thailand will have minimal rainfall,…

  • Heavy rain and flash floods expected as storm Trami intensifies | Thaiger

    Heavy rain and flash floods expected as storm Trami intensifies

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning about the intensifying tropical storm Trami, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to lower northern, central, eastern, and upper southern regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity. Residents are advised to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoffs. The TMD predicts that the monsoon trough will move across the lower central,…

  • Heavy rain expected in 32 provinces with 70% of Bangkok affected | Thaiger

    Heavy rain expected in 32 provinces with 70% of Bangkok affected

    Today’s weather forecast from the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) predicts heavy rain across 32 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience downpours over 70% of its area. Citizens are advised to stay alert for potential flash floods and forest runoff. The TMD issued a weather forecast for the next 24 hours, predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in central, eastern, and…

  • Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds tomorrow | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds tomorrow

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall for tomorrow, affecting 41 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience severe conditions with 80% of the area impacted by strong winds. Thailand is bracing for a significant weather event as TMD warns of thunderstorms and strong winds nationwide. Heavy rains are anticipated in the central region, including Bangkok and its…

  • Chiang Rai flood recovery 96% complete, set to finish by Monday | Thaiger

    Chiang Rai flood recovery 96% complete, set to finish by Monday

    Post-flood recovery efforts in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district are nearing completion, according to the government’s operation centre for flood, storm, and landslide victims. Officials stated yesterday, October 18, that all affected communities should see the recovery work finalised by Monday as scheduled. Jirayu Huangsab, a spokesperson for the centre, provided an update from the forward command in Chiang Rai,…

  • Drone and steady: Phuket police ready for flood and storm aid | Thaiger

    Drone and steady: Phuket police ready for flood and storm aid

    Phuket Provincial Police announced their readiness to assist residents during floods and storms, employing modern equipment such as drones to aid those in need. Phuket Provincial Police Commander Sinlert Sukhum emphasised the importance of these preparations in an official report released yesterday, October 16. Sinlert detailed that local police stations across Phuket have implemented various measures to ensure public safety…

  • Minor earthquake in Chiang Mai causes no damage | Thaiger

    Minor earthquake in Chiang Mai causes no damage

    An earthquake of magnitude 1.1 struck Chiang Mai yesterday with its epicentre in the Pa Phai subdistrict, San Sai district. Occurring at a depth of 2 kilometres, the tremor caused no reported damage or awareness among the locals. The Earthquake Surveillance Division of the Meteorological Department reported the seismic activity at 11.07pm yesterday, October 16. Despite the occurrence, there were…