Thailand Weather Updates
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Thai chamber warns flood damages may exceed 10 billion baht
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) raised alarms over the economic repercussions of the ongoing floods in northern Thailand. Should the flooding persist for another month, financial damage could surpass 10 billion baht, officials warn. Estimates from the TCC and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce reveal that if conditions improve within the next two weeks, the current…
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Thailand braces for severe monsoon rains and potential flash floods
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for today, September 2, predicting severe monsoon rains across 51 provinces, with 80% of Bangkok set to experience heavy rainfall. Citizens are advised to brace for potential flash floods. The TMD forecasts that a monsoon trough will traverse the northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, extending to a low-pressure area in…
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Monsoon rains to hit 44 Thai provinces, severe downpours
Heavy monsoon rains are expected to batter 44 provinces across Thailand today, with two regions facing severe downpours covering 70% of their areas. Residents are urged to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts that over the next 24 hours, a monsoon trough will move across the upper northern and upper northeastern regions,…
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Nonthaburi residents anxious as flood barrier remains unrepaired
Residents of Nonthaburi expressed concern for a section of the flood barrier along the Chao Phraya River which collapsed four months ago and remains unrepaired. The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has only erected a temporary earthen dam, leaving locals doubtful of its effectiveness in preventing flooding. The flood barrier, spanning about 75 metres from the Pak Khlong Bang Kruai watergate…
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Bangkok governor assures city’s safety amid rising waters
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt takes charge as floodwaters loom large, inspecting vital levee repairs and boosting confidence in the city’s flood defence strategy. Chadchart, accompanied by Deputy Governor Wisanu Supsompol and top officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Drainage and Sewerage Department, yesterday conducted a crucial inspection of flood levee repairs along the Chao Phraya River in Yannawa district.…
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Thai-ing down the hatches: Prepare for a flood of trouble
Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued across various regions in Thailand, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) advising residents to prepare for potential flash floods and landslides. The alert, announced today, August 29, remains in effect until tomorrow. TMD has released its seventh announcement regarding heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country and strong winds in…
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Chiang Mai waterfall closed after flash floods, tourists banned
The Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai has been temporarily closed due to flash floods, with tourists being prohibited from visiting until conditions improve. Local officials are closely monitoring the situation. Flash floods have led to the temporary closure of the Mae Sa Waterfall in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, located in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. This decision was made to…
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Thai ministers set up flood command centre to tackle rising tides
Thai ministers ordered the establishment of a Flood Situation Command Centre to tackle the severe flooding sweeping across the nation. With a unified command structure, the newly formed operations centre is set to streamline water management efforts and mitigate the crisis. Leading this critical initiative is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayachai. The government has reassured the…
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Heavy rain and flash flood warning for 51 Thailand provinces
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for 51 provinces in Thailand, advising residents to prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and forest runoffs. The announcement comes as a strong monsoon is expected to impact the region starting today. Thailand is expected to experience increased rainfall, with some areas facing heavy to very heavy downpours.…
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More heavy rain forecast for 53 provinces in Thailand
Heavy rain is expected to continue across Thailand, with 53 provinces particularly affected, including the upper northern, upper northeastern, and western southern regions. Residents in these areas should be cautious of flash floods and sudden water surges. Today, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a 24-hour weather forecast indicating increased rainfall and heavy downpours in certain areas. The upper northern…
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Bangkok could be submerged in seven years warns economist
A Thai economist warned that Bangkok could be submerged by the sea within the next seven to eight years. The government has been urged to take immediate action to prevent significant economic and social damage. Anusorn Thammajai, Dean of the Faculty of Economics at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and former member of the National Research Council…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods in 44 provinces
Today’s weather forecast from the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of increased rainfall across 44 provinces, with heavy rain expected in 70% of these areas. Citizens are advised to be cautious of sudden flooding and flash floods. The TMD predicted that Thailand will experience increased rainfall, with heavy rain in some areas, particularly in the upper northern region and…
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Flood aid dispute in Nan province over meal box distribution
Drama unfolded over the distribution of donated meal boxes to flood victims in Nan province yesterday. A heated debate arose after a member of the Facebook group, Original Nan Community Market posted about their frustrating experience trying to obtain food aid. “I braved the floodwaters to request two meal boxes from the Suan Tan Temple foundation. The response I got…
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Thailand Department of Rice aids northern farmers after floods
Thailand’s Department of Rice, in collaboration with three rice associations, has donated survival bags and over 50 tonnes of rice to assist northern farmers affected by recent floods. Recent floods have ravaged the northern provinces of Phayao, Nan, Chiang Rai, and Phrae, leading to extensive damage to homes and farmlands. This disaster has severely impacted the agricultural sector in these…
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Baby elephant cries as mother swept away in Thai floods (video)
A baby elephant’s fearful calls echoed as its mother was swept away by powerful floodwaters in northern Thailand. Torrential rains overnight led to severe flooding in several northern provinces, including Phayao, Nan, Chiang Rai, and Phrae, causing widespread damage to homes and agricultural lands. The dramatic incident unfolded when a large mother elephant was caught in the fierce currents, struggling…
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Northern Thailand flooding: Phichit’s Yom River water levels rise
The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is closely monitoring the water levels in the Yom River in Phichit province, which has been rising steadily due to heavy rainfall in northern Thailand, particularly in Phrae and Phayao. This surge in water is expected to flow down to Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and Phichit. Chuchart Rakjit, the Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, announced yesterday,…
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Thunderstorms predicted for 33 provinces with heavy rain in the north
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) predicted thunderstorms tomorrow in 33 provinces, with the northern region seeing the heaviest rainfall, affecting 80% of the area. Continuous heavy rain is expected, with warnings of potential flash floods and landslides. TMD issued a weather forecast for the next 24 hours, predicting continuous rainfall in many areas of the upper northern region. Heavy…
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Heavy rainfall in Phayao triggers severe flooding
Heavy rainfall in Phayao has led to severe flooding, affecting over 400 households as flash floods swept through the area. Residents struggled to salvage their belongings, while local government officials rushed to assist. Continuous heavy rains battered Phayao for several days, resulting in flash floods that inundated multiple areas. Early in the morning, flash floods surged into Ban Kue Wiang,…
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Thunderstorms to hit 39 provinces including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted thunderstorms for tomorrow, warning that 39 provinces, including Bangkok, will be affected. The northern regions are expected to be hit the hardest, with 70% of the area experiencing heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and forest runoff. The TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast indicating that the upper…
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Heavy monsoon rains forecasted for 36 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned of heavy monsoon rains in 36 provinces, with precipitation expected to cover 60 to 70% of the areas. The public is advised to remain cautious of potential flash floods and mountain runoff, particularly in low-lying areas and near waterways. The forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that the upper northern and northeastern regions…
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for 50 Thai provinces
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather forecast warning for thunderstorms across 50 provinces, with heavy rain expected in Bangkok from afternoon to evening. Citizens are urged to be cautious of flash floods and sudden water surges. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts a medium-strength monsoon trough over the upper northern and northeastern regions, extending…
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Heavy rain to hit 49 provinces, including Bangkok this evening
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across 49 provinces, affecting the northern, northeastern, eastern, southern regions, as well as Bangkok, with 70% of the area expected to experience storms this afternoon and evening. Weather forecasts for the next 24 hours indicate that a moderate monsoon trough is sweeping through upper northern and northeastern Thailand,…
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Heavy rainfall forecast for 45 Thai provinces, flash flood alert
Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for 45 provinces in Thailand, with potential hazards including flash floods and runoff. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) advises caution, particularly in hilly areas and near waterways, and urges sailors to avoid stormy seas. The TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours, predicting heavy rainfall in the northern, northeastern, and eastern…
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Earthquake rattles Chiang Mai and Lamphun early today
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 struck Mae On district in Chiang Mai, causing tremors felt as far as Lamphun. The seismic event, which occurred early today, August 15, lasted for five seconds and was reported by the Earthquake Surveillance Division. The earthquake struck at 1.33am, with its epicentre located in Mae Tha subdistrict, Mae On district, Chiang Mai…
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Don’t let Thailand’s smiles rain on your parade: Brace for floods
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasted increased rainfall and potential flash floods over the next ten days, urging vigilance from residents in the Land of Smiles. The TMD released its updated ten-day rainfall accumulation forecast, predicting increased rainfall and potential flash floods from today to ten days ahead. This forecast, based on data from the European Centre for Medium-Range…
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Heavy rain, flash flood warnings in northern Thailand
Heavy rain is expected in 53 provinces across northern and northeastern Thailand, with the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warning of potential flash floods and forest runoffs, particularly in mountainous regions and low-lying areas. In Bangkok, the rain is forecasted to hit from afternoon to evening. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates increased rainfall across Thailand, particularly heavy to very…
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms to hit 32 Thai provinces today
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued another weather warning for today, predicting heavy rain in 32 provinces, with 60% of Bangkok expected to experience thunderstorms from afternoon to evening. Flash floods and forest runoff are potential risks. The TMD forecasts increased rainfall across Thailand over the next 24 hours, particularly in the upper northeastern and lower southern regions. Despite the…
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Brolly time: Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods
Thailand is set to experience heavy rainfall despite hot daytime temperatures, with 33 provinces expected to face severe weather conditions, including heavy rain. The Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts increased rain from today, August 10 to 12, especially in four regions. The TMD issued a 24-hour weather forecast for today, indicating that Thailand’s upper and lower parts will have less rain…
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Severe monsoon warning issued for Thailand with heavy rainfall
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe monsoon conditions across Thailand, particularly in the northeast and eastern regions, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Residents are advised to be cautious of sudden flooding and flash floods, while the sea will experience waves up to 2 metres high, prompting advisories for sailors to avoid navigating the Gulf…
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Heavy rains and flash floods to hit 31 Thai provinces tomorrow
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast for tomorrow, warning that heavy rains will hit 31 provinces, with two regions expected to be particularly affected. The forecast predicts that 70% of the areas in these regions will experience significant rainfall, and the public is advised to be cautious of potential dangers such as flash floods and forest runoff.…
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