Thailand Weather Updates
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Heavy rain breach reservoir and bridge in northeast Thailand
Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Maha Sarakham, causing the Huai Chiang Kham Reservoir to develop a significant leak, resulting in a flood that has submerged thousands of rai of paddy fields. The deluge has also led to the collapse of the Huai Chiang Kham Bridge, situated between Ban Kam Pi and Ban Lao Yaw. Continuous downpours in the Non-Rasi subdistrict, Borabue…
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Chiang Mai earthquake causes tremors, no major damage
An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, causing noticeable tremors but no reported injuries or significant damage to buildings. Local officials have been instructed to conduct thorough inspections of the area to assess potential impacts. A 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Mae Na Chon area of Mae Chaem district yesterday at 11.04pm, with a…
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Thailand weather: Heavy rainfall and storms in 57 provinces
Thailand faces severe weather, with heavy rain and thunderstorms across 57 provinces, particularly in the northeast and east regions, with rainfall expected in up to 80% of these areas. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts severe weather conditions due to a strong monsoon trough. The TMD predicted that Thailand will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms today, July 16. A…
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Heavy rain inundates Bangkok and surrounding regions
Heavy rain has inundated Bangkok and the surrounding areas today, covering 70% of the region. The northeastern and eastern parts of Thailand are experiencing the most severe weather conditions. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting a monsoon trough passing over the upper northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, extending into a…
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Weather warning for heavy monsoon rains in 47 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for heavy monsoon rains expected to affect 47 provinces, including Bangkok, with a 70% chance of heavy rainfall. Flash floods and forest runoff are also anticipated. The 24-hour forecast predicts moderate southwesterly monsoons covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam.…
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Heavy rainfall to impact 41 provinces across Thailand today
Heavy rainfall is set to impact 41 provinces across Thailand today, July 12, with the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) predicting significant precipitation in regions including the northeast, central, and eastern parts of the country. The Bangkok metropolitan area is expected to see rain over 60% of its expanse. Over the next 24 hours, a southwest monsoon will cover the…
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Heavy rains and flash flood warnings issued for Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rains and potential flash floods across most regions of the country, with Bangkok expected to experience rain in 60% of its area. The TMD forecasts that the southwest monsoon will cover the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, creating conditions ripe for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in certain…
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Minor earthquake shakes Koh Samui, residents feel tremors
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.0 shook Koh Samui in the middle of the night, causing residents in Bo Phut, Koh Samui in Surat Thani to feel the tremors. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reported that the earthquake occurred at 12.14am today, July 10, at a depth of 1 kilometre. Several residents reported feeling the tremors, including those in…
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Floodwaters cause extensive damage in Lopburi village (video)
A video on Facebook captured the floodwaters inundating Tha Din Dam village in Chai Badan district, Lopburi province, causing significant damage to homes and businesses. Rotsukhon Phromma posted a clip showing the severe flooding that affected shops and residential areas in Tha Din Dam. “Why is the water so strong again? The shop is completely ruined. Be careful, it’s dangerous.…
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Heavy rain and high waves forecasted across Thailand
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning about the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, causing waves exceeding 2 metres and heavy rain across Thailand, including Bangkok and its vicinity, with thunderstorms expected in 60% of the area. The TMD forecasts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting the impact of the…
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Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for 45 provinces
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for severe weather, predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain across 45 provinces, with Bangkok expected to be significantly impacted. Citizens are advised to take precautions against the potential dangers of severe rain and flooding. Today, July 8, the TMD forecasts that the southwest monsoon will cover the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…
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Heavy rain and flash floods in 55 provinces of Thailand
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning, predicting heavy rain and potential flash floods across 55 provinces, including Bangkok, where 80% of the area is expected to experience significant rainfall. Thailand is bracing for continuous monsoon activity, as a monsoon trough stretches across the northern and upper northeastern regions, merging with a low-pressure area over Laos and…
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Thailand to see heavy rain and thunderstorms until July 9
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast for increased rainfall across Thailand from today, July 4 to Sunday, July 7. Heavy rain is expected in Bangkok and surrounding areas, as well as in the northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern regions. Thailand is set to experience a significant increase in rainfall with heavy showers in certain areas. The northern,…
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Nakhon Ratchasima braces for flooding in five districts
Officials in Nakhon Ratchasima are on high alert for potential flooding in five districts, with the Department of Rural Roads holding a meeting to prepare for the rainy season and ensure the safety of road users. Director of the Nakhon Ratchasima Rural Roads Department Phaivarn Kheaw-on convened a meeting with staff to prepare personnel, tools, and machinery. The meeting focused…
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Koh Samui’s drought nightmare vs Phuket’s flooding chaos
Koh Samui is reeling from an acute water shortage as its reservoirs are drying up amid a prolonged drought. On the neighbouring island of Phuket, residents are battling heavy rainfall and flooding. Koh Samui’s main reservoir, with a capacity of 800,000 cubic metres, is down to a mere 10%, enough to last just two weeks. The Krajood reservoir fares slightly…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain and thunderstorms
Heavy rainfall is expected across Thailand tomorrow, with Bangkok likely to be affected. Approximately 60% of the area in the capital will experience thunderstorms. The Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will see wave heights of 1 to 2 metres, with marine travel in stormy areas advised against. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a 24-hour weather forecast at…
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Phuket flight turbulence: Rainstorm forces diversions amid deluge
Fourteen flights bound for Phuket were forced to divert to alternative airports as a deluge of rain battered the popular resort island, causing widespread flooding. Phuket Airport Director Monchai Tanod confirmed that although the airport itself remained dry, visibility plummeted to dangerously low levels between 7am and 9am, today, July 2. “Pilots simply couldn’t see the runway.” Flights had to…
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Increased rainfall forecast for Bangkok and surrounding areas
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts increased rainfall over the next 10 days, from today until July 11. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are expected to experience afternoon and evening showers. TMD has updated its daily rainfall forecast, covering 24 hours from 7am. The forecast is based on data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and…
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Thunderstorms to hit 32 provinces, Bangkok faces 40% rainfall
Weather forecasts indicate thunderstorms across 32 provinces today, with Bangkok expected to experience rainfall covering 40% of the area. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of potential dangers, with sea waves exceeding 1 metre in some regions. The TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours with a moderate southwesterly monsoon currently affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and…
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Rain check: Floodgates open as downpours dampen Phuket spirits
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) released an updated report on the recent flooding in Phuket, following heavy rains that caused significant disruption across the popular holiday resort island. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes, while landslides and fallen trees rendered several routes impassable. The TMD highlighted that water levels in Kathu had largely decreased, making most roads passable, including those…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain across 35 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for 35 provinces across Thailand, advising residents to brace for continuous heavy rainfall. Bangkok is expected to experience intense showers covering 60% of the area. Citizens are urged to be cautious of accumulated rainfall and potential hazards. The sea is reported to have waves exceeding 2 metres. The TMD forecasts weather…
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Stormy seas: Banglamung battered, 30 homes left in ruins
A fierce storm with towering waves wreaked havoc on the seafront of Banglamung on Tuesday, June 25, leaving over 30 homes in ruins. The next day, Mayor Jarewat Chinawat led a team of engineers to survey the catastrophic damage caused by severe seawater erosion. Upon inspection, the team found varying levels of destruction. Some homes had their foundations severely eroded,…
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Stormy skies ahead: Thailand’s TMD issues heavy rain alert
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for 36 provinces, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall with Bangkok experiencing the heaviest rainfall, affecting 60% of the area. The TMD predicts weather conditions for the next 24 hours, highlighting the impact of the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure…
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Heavy rain and flash flood warnings issued across Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain across all regions of Thailand, cautioning residents to beware of flash floods and overflowing rivers. The Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are expected to see high waves. The TMD forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that a monsoon trough will pass through the northern and upper…
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Minor earthquake in Phang Nga prompts safety inspections
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.2 struck the Bang Toei area in Phang Nga Province, prompting officials to inspect for potential damage. It was confirmed that an earthquake occurred in Bang Toei, Mueang District, Phang Nga Province. The incident occurred in the early hours of today, June 26, as reported by the Earthquake Surveillance Division of the Thai Meteorological…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods in 47 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued an announcement warning of heavy to very heavy rain in 47 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents are advised to be cautious of flash floods and strong winds. The warning remains in effect until tomorrow. TMD’s announcement forecasts significant rainfall across Thailand due to a monsoon trough passing through the northern and upper northeastern regions, combined…
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Heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings across Thailand
Heavy rainfall is expected across Thailand today, with over 60% coverage in all regions, including Bangkok. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warned of potential flash floods and forest runoff due to the intense weather conditions. The TMD forecasted that the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is relatively strong. This, combined with a…
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Heavy rainfall warning issued across 56 Thai provinces
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rainfall across 56 provinces in Thailand today, affecting 70% of the area, including Bangkok. The public is advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and sudden water surges. The TMD forecasts 24 hours of intense weather conditions due to a strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand,…
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Severe weather warning issued for 37 provinces, including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for 37 provinces, including Bangkok, predicting heavy rainfall across 60% of the area. Citizens are advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and forest runoff. The forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is relatively…
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Summer solstice brings longest day and shortest night tomorrow
The summer solstice tomorrow will mark the longest daylight period of the year and the shortest night. The sun is expected to rise at around 5.51am, remaining visible for approximately 12 hours and 56 minutes. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, reported that the summer solstice marks the…
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