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  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBrace for a drenching as monsoon swoons into Thailand

    Brace for a drenching as monsoon swoons into Thailand

    Hold onto your umbrellas, folks, Thailand is in the grip of Mother Nature’s fury as severe weather warnings sweep the nation, with torrential monsoon rains getting ready to drench 10 provinces. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) isn’t mincing words, urging residents, especially those in flood-prone areas or near rivers, to keep their wits about them. The southern regions are…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesTMD sounds the ‘rain’ alarm as monsoon hits 28 provinces

    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 Weather UpdatesCold air from China brings chill to Thailand’s north

    Cold air from China brings chill to Thailand’s north

    Thailand is experiencing a significant weather shift as strong cold air masses from China are causing temperatures to drop across the northern and upper southern regions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued warnings regarding heavy rainfall in the south, urging residents to be cautious of potential flash floods and landslides. The current weather forecast predicts that the cold air mass…

  • Thai LifeWhy is it raining so much in Thailand?

    Why is it raining so much in Thailand?

    From July to October, Thailand enters its annual monsoon season, bringing unpredictable and heavy rainfall across the country. If you’re curious about the factors behind these downpours, keep reading! The rainy season in Thailand is driven by tropical monsoon systems, which sweep in from the northeast and affect different regions at varying times. Heavy rain is expected to fall on…

  • Phuket NewsStorm alert: Phuket’s rain game is just getting started

    Storm alert: Phuket’s rain game is just getting started

    Hold onto your umbrellas, folks, the driving rain that drenched southern parts of Phuket this morning is just a taste of what’s to come, warns Wirote Lewcharoenthrap, Director of the Southern Meteorological Centre (west coast). Thanks to a vigorous southwest monsoon hammering the Andaman Sea and the west coast, southern Thailand is bracing for heavy downpours and choppy seas from…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rain, flash flood warnings in northern Thailand

    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…

  • Thailand NewsThunderstorms to hit 32 provinces, Bangkok faces 40% rainfall

    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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThai-m to prepare: TMD predicts rain and thunderstorms

    Thai-m to prepare: TMD predicts rain and thunderstorms

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for 36 provinces to prepare for rain and thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity can expect rain in 40% of their area, meanwhile, the southern coast will see thunderstorms in 60% of its areas. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates that the southwest monsoon is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…

  • Thailand NewsVillagers in Thailand turn to Doraemon for rain

    Villagers in Thailand turn to Doraemon for rain

    In a quirky twist to tradition, villagers in Thailand have ditched live cats for plush toy versions of the beloved Japanese cartoon character Doraemon in their rain-calling rituals. Amid severe heatwaves, this change has not only brought relief but also garnered amused and supportive reactions from netizens across Japan and China. One netizen observed that the Doraemon ritual shows we…

  • Thailand NewsThunderstorm alert for Thai provinces with rising temps

    Thunderstorm alert for Thai provinces with rising temps

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning for thunderstorms across ten provinces, signalling a rise in temperatures for the upper parts of the country. Despite the warmer climate, mornings will continue to be shrouded in fog, retaining the chill, particularly in the northeastern regions. This forecast, released at 5am today, February 14, also highlights an ongoing concern…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesNorthern Thailand braces for cool weather and thunderstorms

    Northern Thailand braces for cool weather and thunderstorms

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather alert for the northern part of the country, warning of cool to cold conditions with isolated thunderstorms. The capital, Bangkok, is expected to experience light rain while the country’s upper region faces moderate to high levels of dust particles and smoke haze today (February 5). In the early hours of the…

  • Phuket NewsRain doesn’t dampen spirits at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival

    Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival

    The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, a grand spectacle of Chinese culture, witnessed another round of street processions today. Despite the heavy downpour, the processions, featuring devotees from the Sapam Shrine and the Bang Khu Shrine, kicked off with fervour. These processions were a part of the ongoing celebrations which have taken the streets of Phuket by storm. Photographs capturing the essence…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket and neighbouring provinces bracing for heavy rainfall

    Phuket and neighbouring provinces bracing for heavy rainfall

    The Thai Meteorological Department’s Phuket branch has issued a strong warning cautioning of substantial rainfall anticipated in Phuket and its peripheral regions from July 30 until August 2. The warning is extended over four provinces stretching along the Andaman coast. The Southwestern Meteorology Centre, functioning near Phuket International Airport, sent out the warning about heavy rainfall at 6am yesterday and…

  • Eastern Thailand News5 injured as heavy rain obscures vision, school-bound motorcycles collide in Trat, Thailand

    5 injured as heavy rain obscures vision, school-bound motorcycles collide in Trat, Thailand

    In a recent incident, two motorcycles collided head-on amid heavy rain near a school in Thailand, resulting in injuries to five individuals. The accident was reported at 7.10am today and police are investigating the cause. Both motorcycles were heading to school at the time of the accident and due to the poor visibility, the drivers did not see each other.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSevere weather alert: 45 Thai provinces to experience heavy rain

    Severe weather alert: 45 Thai provinces to experience heavy rain

    The Thai Meteorological Department issued a severe weather warning as a depression is set to bring heavy rainfall to 45 provinces, including Bangkok. In the wake of the monsoon, the southern region is expected to witness the worst conditions, with waves expected to reach up to 2 to 3 metres high. Today’s weather conditions are further complicated due to the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesEl Nino drought: Thailand braces for potential impact, agencies prepare

    El Nino drought: Thailand braces for potential impact, agencies prepare

    The National Water Resources Office of Thailand (ONWR), the country’s central agency for water resource management, warns of a potential drought due to the influence of a “mild” El Nino weather phenomenon. In a recently held meeting, the ONWR pressed associated agencies to prepare for a likely dry spell. The meeting held yesterday brought together representatives from various domains, including…

  • Thailand NewsRain reigns: Nakhon Ratchasima’s reservoirs overflow with joy as planting season gets a splashy boost

    Rain reigns: Nakhon Ratchasima’s reservoirs overflow with joy as planting season gets a splashy boost

    Heavy rainfall in Nakhon Ratchasima provided a significant boost to the province’s reservoirs, ensuring sufficient water management during the planting season. The unexpected downpour is due to a high-pressure system affecting Thai provinces and neighbouring countries and is predicted to continue until June 10. In the lower north-eastern region, the heavy monsoon resulted in a 70% chance of thunderstorms and heavy…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rainfall to hit 54 provinces, Bangkok at risk of flash floods

    Heavy rainfall to hit 54 provinces, Bangkok at risk of flash floods

    Heavy rainfall and floods are expected to hit 54 provinces in Thailand, with a 70% chance of precipitation across the country, according to the Meteorological Department. Bangkok could face flash floods, while increased wave heights are predicted for the Andaman Sea today. The Meteorological Department’s 24-hour forecast predicts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms due to a trough of a low-pressure area…

  • South Thailand News97 year old Thai grandmother abandoned on road by daughter, found soaking in rain

    97 year old Thai grandmother abandoned on road by daughter, found soaking in rain

    A 97 year old grandmother was abandoned in the middle of a road in the rain by her own daughter in Thailand‘s southern Ranong province. The elderly woman managed to crawl into the grassy area beside the road, where she was eventually found today by her distressed grandchildren. The road was in the middle of a residential area. Security camera…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain and thunderstorms threaten 50 provinces, Bangkok braces for downpour

    Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten 50 provinces, Bangkok braces for downpour

    The Thai Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in 50 provinces, including Bangkok, as weather conditions change due to low-pressure systems. From May 27-30, rainfall is expected to increase, and it could be heavy in some areas. Boats have been advised to exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Today, the weather forecast for the next 24 hours is…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand faces sizzling heat, heavy rain, and health warnings

    Thailand faces sizzling heat, heavy rain, and health warnings

    The Thai Meteorological Department predicts sizzling heat and heavy rain and warns residents to take care of their health. This morning, the Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast for the next 24 hours, warning that the northern parts of Thailand may experience scorching temperatures with partly cloudy skies during the daytime. Some areas may experience heavy rain and thunderstorms. Residents are…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted across parts of Thailand

    Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted across parts of Thailand

    The weather forecast for Thailand over the next 24 hours shows that westerly winds will continue to dominate the northern region, leading to reduced rainfall. However, there will still be sporadic thundershowers in some areas. Meanwhile, northwesterly and southwesterly winds will prevail over the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand, resulting in increased intensity of thundershowers and…

  • Northern Thailand NewsHeavy rain and Cyclone Mocha warning for north and northeast Thailand

    Heavy rain and Cyclone Mocha warning for north and northeast Thailand

    The meteorological department warns that heavy rain is expected in north and northeast Thailand, with Cyclone Mocha contributing to the wet weather conditions today, May 14, and tomorrow, May 15. Continuous rain and heavy downpours in some areas of the northern and upper northeastern regions have prompted the public to be cautious of flooding, flash floods, and forest runoffs. Farmers have…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThundershowers, winds, rain, and floods expected in Thailand

    Thundershowers, winds, rain, and floods expected in Thailand

    The Thai Meteorological Department warns of thundershowers, gusty winds, heavy rain, and floods in Thailand. In upper Thailand, the department warns of a tropical storm that could bring thundershowers and gusty winds until Monday (May 15). In addition, heavy rains, hailstorms and lightning are forecast in some areas during this period. People living in upper Thailand have been advised to…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesPrachuap Khiri Khan braces for rainy season to start in mid-May

    Prachuap Khiri Khan braces for rainy season to start in mid-May

    Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan province is bracing for the rainy season to start in mid-May. The Thai Meteorological Department predicts that the rainy season in Thailand will start around the third week of May 2023, with one to two tropical storms possibly passing through the northeastern and northern regions in August and September. Thailand’s rainy season typically occurs from May to…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThai Meteorological Department issues weather warning after Bangkok rain

    Thai Meteorological Department issues weather warning after Bangkok rain

    The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning after moderate to heavy rain hit 15 districts of Bangkok today. The downpour caused flooding in several areas, with the highest rainfall of 62.5 millimetres recorded in Lat Krabang, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Flood Control Centre. The 15 districts affected by the rain are: Lat Krabang, Min Buri,…

  • World NewsPhilippines storms take at least 11 lives in past week

    Philippines storms take at least 11 lives in past week

    Storms over the past week in the Philippines have reportedly taken at least 11 lives thus far with more heavy rain forecasted. According to Thai PBS World, bad weather has hit the southern and central islands since Christmas weekend. Flooding and landslides have left 52 people dead with hundreds forced to uproot and leave their homes. The Civil Defence Office…

  • Hot NewsHeavy rain, flash flooding forecasted for six of Thailand’s southern provinces

    Heavy rain, flash flooding forecasted for six of Thailand’s southern provinces

    Heavy rain to very heavy rain and flash flooding is expected to hit six of Thailand’s southern provinces from today until Sunday. According to Thai PBS World, the Meteorological Department says that the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat are expected to see heavy rain over the next three days. Three other southern provinces of Songkhla, Phatthalung, and Nakhon…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMore heavy rain and flash floods expected in Thailand

    More heavy rain and flash floods expected in Thailand

    More heavy rain and flash floods are expected in Thailand this week, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) said today. The low pressure will cover the Gulf of Thailand while the monsoon will pass through the southern parts of Thailand from November 23-24. Those in the eastern and southern regions have been warned about the possibility of flash floods. The country’s…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesMany areas of Phuket flooded, roads blocked

    Many areas of Phuket flooded, roads blocked

    Phuket has been rocked with nonstop overnight rain, leaving many areas of the island flooded. Roads are underwater – including the popular party district Bangla Road in Patong. Phuket Town is flooded, and muddy landslides have closed roads in Kamala. People in affected areas are being assisted by rescue services while police have been dispatched to direct traffic on major…