Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand weather updates, real-time forecasts, and severe weather alerts—stay informed on climate trends, storms, and daily conditions. Get the latest from The Thaiger, your trusted source for Thailand weather news.
-
Sponsored 5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)
Retiring in Thailand can be affordable and enjoyable, but many retirees lose money due to common mistakes. High living costs, scams, and unexpected expenses can quickly drain savings. There are five ways that retirees in Thailand can lose money and...
-
Thailand braces for cold weather and heavy rain: A warning from Thai Meteorological Department
The Thai Meteorological Department, via their Facebook fan page, has issued a warning of cold weather across the country, heavy to very heavy rain in the south, and strong sea waves in the Gulf of Thailand. The weather changes are expected to occur tomorrow from December 20 to 25. A high-pressure system, or a mass of cold air from China,…
-
Fine dust pollution spikes across Thailand, Bangkok plans tree-planting pilot
Intensified fine dust pollution has led to heightened levels of fine particulate matter under 2.5 microns, known as PM2.5, in 30 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. This development was recorded yesterday through the satellite-based Check Foon application, developed by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). Samut Songkhram experienced the highest dust level, peaking at 84.1 microgrammes per cubic…
-
Unpredictable weather in Chiang Rai: Dense fog, thunderstorms and temperature swings
In a sudden shift of weather, Chiang Rai has experienced three seasons in a single day. Dense fog blanketed the city in the morning, limiting visibility to less than a kilometre, followed by thunderstorms in some areas. Afternoon temperatures peaked at 32 degrees Celsius before plunging to 19 degrees in the evening. The unpredictable weather has prompted public health warnings.…
-
Thailand weather update: Cold north, stormy south and rain in 19 provinces
Today’s weather in Thailand sees a mix of cold in the north, stormy conditions in the south, and a forecast of rainfall across 19 provinces, including the capital city, Bangkok, and its surrounding regions. According to the Thai Meteorological Department‘s 24-hour forecast, high atmospheric pressure or mass cold air covers the northeastern regions and the South China Sea. This, combined…
-
Thailand sees improvement in air quality despite high PM2.5 levels
A sharp decline in air quality was observed across 33 provinces of Thailand this morning as dangerously high levels of ultrafine dust posed health risks. This, however, was an improvement from yesterday morning, when air pollution blanketed 47 provinces. The peak pollution level also saw a drop. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTADA) revealed this morning that five…
-
Weather warning: Thailand set for thunderous theatrics and chilly mornings
The Thailand Meteorology Department (TMD) warns of thunderstorms across 14 provinces, with foggy mornings and cooler temperatures in the north and northeast regions of Thailand. The south experiences waves up to 2 metres high, while Bangkok sees fog and a minimum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, as reported on today. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast states that high atmospheric pressure, or…
-
Cold spell from China brings cooler temperatures to Thailand
A cold spell from China is bringing cooler temperatures to Thailand, with a decrease of 1-3 degrees Celsius forecasted across the country. The 24-hour weather forecast indicates that this high-pressure system or cold mass of air is spreading over northern Thailand and the South China Sea, resulting in colder temperatures and strong winds, particularly in the north and northeast of…
-
Rising waves and heavy rain batter Thailand’s south east coast
Torrential rains have battered the southern eastern coast of Thailand, particularly in the Pattani Narathiwat region. The inclement weather has resulted in high waves in the Gulf of Thailand, rising to 3 metres. Fishermen have been warned to exercise extreme caution. Reporters from Songkhla province noted that the sky has been heavily overcast with sporadic thunderstorms. Heavy rain persisted throughout…
-
Impending storm to hit 25 provinces in Thailand, TMD warns
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning today for heavy rainfall in 25 provinces, with a looming storm set to inundate the southern region. The sudden flash floods are expected to be followed by another cold weather spell from tomorrow, December 6 to Friday, December 8. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast indicates that a high-pressure system or cold air mass…
-
Rain reigns: TMD warns 27 provinces, including Bangkok, to brace for heavy rainfall
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning for 27 provinces, including Bangkok. The southern region is expected to receive significant rainfall, covering 80% of the area, which may lead to sudden flooding and runoff. A high-pressure system from China is covering the northern region, the northeastern region, and the South China Sea. This system is bringing…
-
Significant earthquake in Mindanao Philippines triggers tsunami warning but spares Thailand
The Philippines experienced a significant earthquake near the island of Mindanao, triggering a tsunami warning. The quake, measuring 7.5 in magnitude, didn’t affect Thailand, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). Japan also issued a tsunami warning in response to the seismic activity occurring on December 3. At 9.57pm yesterday, December 2, the TMD stated the earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines.…
-
Weather warning for northern Thailand with temperatures expected to rise
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for the northern region of Thailand today, as temperatures are expected to rise by 3 degrees Celsius. Some areas may experience rainfall. The southern region, meanwhile, is bracing for a storm with heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted. The sea is also expected to have waves higher than 2 metres.…
-
Heavy rainfall warning in 13 Thai provinces, flash floods alert
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of heavy rainfall in 13 provinces, alerting residents to potential floods and flash floods as a result of accumulated rainfall. In a statement issued today, the department cautioned residents of Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. The risk is heightened by…
-
Thai weather warning: Northeast bracing for strong winds
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a Thai weather warning today, indicating a drop in temperatures and strong winds, particularly in the northeastern region. The southern part of Thailand is bracing for heavy rainfalls and high sea waves, posing potential risks of sudden flooding and forest runoffs. An incoming mass of cold air from China is expected to cover…
-
Thailand’s ONWR issues flash flood warning for five southern provinces
The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) issued a warning for potential flash floods and forest runoff in five southern provinces in Thailand, following the forecast of increased rainfall due to a northeastern monsoon covering the Gulf of Thailand and the south. Samroeng Sangphuwong, Deputy Secretary-General of the ONWR, disclosed the alert today. The advisory, which is the fifth of…
-
Thailand braces for temperature rise of 1 to 2 degrees Celsius
Temperatures across Thailand are set to rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, as the nation experiences a fade in cold weather. Despite this, the mornings in the north and northeast will continue to be cool, with some areas in the south experiencing rainfall. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted the weather conditions for the next 24 hours, attributing this…
-
Bangkok battles rising air pollution as PM2.5 dust levels exceed safe standards
Air pollution in Bangkok has recently spiked, with 17 locations across the city registering levels of PM2.5 dust particles that exceed safe standards. The most severe pollution was recorded at the intersection of Mahajai and Phet Kasem 81 in Nong Khaem district, where the PM2.5 level reached 47 microgrammes per cubic metre today. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center revealed…
-
Thailand weather update: Slight temperature increase in upper regions, heavy rainfall threatens south
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announced today that temperatures in the upper part of Thailand will slightly increase, with morning fog expected. Meanwhile, the Thailand weather forecast predicts that southern regions face heavy rainfall, leading to high sea waves. The public is warned of potential flash floods and forest runoffs, particularly today. The prevailing high-pressure system or cold mass that…
-
Temperature plummets to 11 degrees in Huai Nam Dang National Park
Huai Nam Dang National Park in Mae Hong Son Province is experiencing a rapid drop in temperature, reaching as low as 11 degrees Celsius. The park’s head anticipates the temperature may soon dip into single digits, possibly leading to frost. Buncha Ramsiri, the head of Huai Nam Dang National Park, disclosed that the lowest temperature recorded this morning was 11…
-
Northern Thailand: Massive cold front triggers thunderstorms and temperature drop
A massive cold front has descended upon Northern Thailand, causing thunderstorms and strong winds, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). This is expected to result in a significant drop in temperature, with an additional cold snap predicted to hit tonight. The cold front has already enveloped Vietnam’s upper region, Laos and the South China Sea. As a consequence, northern…
-
Thailand’s north cools down while the south and Bangkok face thunderstorms
The Meteorological Department warned that the weather today in the north and northeast of Thailand is starting to cool down, while the south and Bangkok are still experiencing thunderstorms and gusty winds. A high-pressure system or cold mass is still covering the upper part of the country, while another strong high-pressure system or cold mass has spread to cover southern…
-
TMD: Thailand braces for winter onset with lower temperatures and shifting winds
The Thai Meteorology Department (TMD) officially marked the onset of the winter season from yesterday, November 14. With this shift in seasons, the northern regions of Thailand are bracing for a noticeable drop in temperature, potentially reaching below 23 degrees Celsius in some areas. Signifying the winter’s arrival, the wind direction across Thailand, ranging from 100 to 3,500 metres in…
-
Northeast Thailand: Monsoon season wrecks havoc on paddy fields, farmers scramble
A dramatic shift in weather patterns during the late monsoon season has wreaked havoc on the paddy fields in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. Heavy rainfall coupled with strong winds, which are typical of the monsoon season in Thailand, has resulted in the collapse of rice crops, causing significant damage to farmers in the Khorat Plateau region. The extreme conditions have…
-
Thai weather forecast: Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and temperature drop predicted
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts severe rainfall and strong gusty winds over the next seven days, followed by a rapid temperature drop of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius. According to the Thai weather forecast, southern Thailand is expected to experience heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flash floods and forest runoffs. The Thai weather forecast for the period of…
-
Weather warning issued for 50 provinces in Thailand amid expected heavy rainfall
The Meteorological Department of Thailand issued a weather warning for 50 provinces today, as parts of the country brace for heavy rainfall. The southern region is set to experience the heaviest downpours, which may lead to flash floods and forest waterflow. Bangkok is expected to see a 60% chance of showers and gusty conditions. This forecast is valid for the…
-
TMD predicts Thunderstorms across the country with heavy rainfall in Bangkok
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for today’s weather, predicting thunderstorms across 35 provinces, with Bangkok expected to experience heavy rainfall covering 60% of its area. The southern region is anticipated to be hit hardest, with sudden flash floods posing a danger due to heavy rainfalls. This weather pattern is due to a high-pressure system or cool air…
-
Severe weather alert for 41 provinces including Bangkok, warns TMD
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for today, with thunderstorms predicted to affect 41 provinces across the country, including Bangkok, where heavy rainfall is expected in 60% of the area. Citizens are advised to take precautions against potential hazards. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that a high-pressure area or cold air mass…
-
Heavy rainfall warning: Thailand braces for deluge as 36 provinces, including Bangkok, get soaked
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning of heavy rainfall today, affecting 36 provinces, including Bangkok, with 60% of the area predicted to be impacted. The prevailing high-pressure system in the upper part of Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening, resulting in fog in the morning. The increasing strength of the easterly winds covering the eastern region, the…
-
Weather warning: Thailand braces for varied conditions in multiple regions
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for Thailand today. Over the next 24 hours, various regions of the country will experience different weather conditions. In the northern and northeastern regions, morning fog is expected, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms in specific areas. These areas include Chiang Rai, Phayao, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai. Temperatures…
-
Fog, light rain forecast in northern Thailand, south braces for heavy rainfall
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today forecasts foggy conditions and light rain in some parts of northern Thailand, while heavy rainfall continues in some southern areas. The 24-hour forecast suggests that high atmospheric pressure or a cool air mass is gradually weakening and covering the upper northern parts, north eastern region, and the South China Sea. This, combined with the easterly…
Don't forget to check out some other things to do in Thailand - get help starting a business or finding a job in Thailand, buy Thailand property, rent a yacht or book a medical procedure worldwide.