Thai weather

  • AutomotiveDoes the hot weather in Thailand affect cars?

    Does the hot weather in Thailand affect cars?

    Thailand’s hot weather can be a real test for your car. With temperatures often climbing above 40°C, the intense heat doesn’t just make you sweat; it puts your vehicle under considerable stress. This extreme weather can lead to overheating engines and tyre blowouts, making driving a potential hazard. As the heat rises, your car’s performance can take a hit. The…

  • Thailand TravelThe hottest month in Thailand 2024

    The hottest month in Thailand 2024

    Thailand is known for its year-round warmth, but it also has significant temperature fluctuations depending on the region, time of year, and even day-to-day weather patterns. If you’re an expat living here, understanding the country’s climate can make a big difference in how you plan your activities, especially during the hottest months. Here’s a breakdown of Thailand’s temperatures by region…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rain and flash flood warnings for southern Thailand

    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…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain alert for 33 provinces in Thailand as temperatures drop

    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 Weather UpdatesThailand weather: Cooler north, rain in central and southern regions

    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…

  • Thailand NewsTropical storm Trami to drench 31 provinces in Thailand today

    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…

  • Thailand TravelWhy is it so hot in Thailand?

    Why is it so hot in Thailand?

    If you’ve just arrived in Thailand or are planning to visit, one of the first things you’ll notice is the heat. It’s not just hot for a couple of months. Thailand’s heat seems to stretch on for eight months of the year! So, why is it so hot in Thailand, and what can you expect from the weather. Let’s break…

  • 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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for severe weather with heavy rain, strong winds

    Thailand braces for severe weather with heavy rain, strong winds

    Thailand faces severe weather conditions today, as the Meteorological Department (TMD) issues warnings of heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flash floods across 51 provinces. The northern and northeastern regions are expected to be particularly affected, with rain predicted to cover 70% of these areas. TMD forecasted the weather for the next 24 hours, declaring that a moderate southwest monsoon…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for severe monsoon rains and potential flash floods

    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…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods in 44 provinces

    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…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods in 44 provinces

    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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBrolly time: Thailand braces for heavy rain and flash floods

    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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesWeather warning as 38 provinces braced for heavy rainfall

    Weather warning as 38 provinces braced for heavy rainfall

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a weather warning today, with 38 provinces expected to experience rainfall despite a general decrease in precipitation. Heavy rains are particularly forecasted for the eastern and southern regions, affecting 60% of these areas. A weakening southwest monsoon currently covers the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, along with a low-pressure area…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rainfall to impact 41 provinces across Thailand today

    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…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for heavy rain and storms, Bangkok on alert

    Thailand braces for heavy rain and storms, Bangkok on alert

    Thailand is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with particularly severe weather expected in Bangkok, the northeast, and the east. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has issued a warning today, July 10, advising caution amid forecasts of storms and heavy rain. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast highlights that the southwest monsoon is currently covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…

  • Thailand NewsSevere thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for 45 provinces

    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…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain and flash floods in 55 provinces of Thailand

    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…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rainfall warning issued across 56 Thai provinces

    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,…

  • Thailand NewsStormy forecast: Extreme rain and thunderstorms in 42 provinces

    Stormy forecast: Extreme rain and thunderstorms in 42 provinces

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning for 42 provinces nationwide, forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Bangkok is expected to experience significant rain coverage at 70%, with authorities urging caution for flash floods and forest runoff. The TMD released a 24-hour weather forecast today, highlighting the strengthening southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok braces for thunderstorms as severe weather hits Thailand

    Bangkok braces for thunderstorms as severe weather hits Thailand

    Bangkok and 25 other provinces across Thailand are bracing for thunderstorms, as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues a severe weather warning for the next 24 hours. Bangkok is expected to see heavy rainfall in 20% of its area, accompanied by strong gusts of wind. The south faces turbulent seas with waves forecasted to exceed 2 metres in storm-affected areas.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok braces for extreme heat and thunderstorms

    Bangkok braces for extreme heat and thunderstorms

    Intense heat and thunderstorms are predicted to hit Bangkok and 22 provinces, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning. High waves over 2 metres are expected in the southern seas, prompting caution for mariners starting today. As Thailand braces for a scorching day accompanied by potential thunderstorms, the TMD cautioned residents in Bangkok and 22 other provinces to…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for temperatures above 40°C, TMD warns

    Thailand braces for temperatures above 40°C, TMD warns

    A weather warning has been issued by Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) that temperatures across the country are expected to rise above 40°C this month and in April. Kornravee Sitthichitvapak, the director-general of the weather agency, has stated that this summer, temperatures will be 1-2°C higher than the average. Regions facing extremely hot conditions could see the mercury rising above 40°C.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesChon Buri hits dangerous 51.4°C heat index, TMD issues warning

    Chon Buri hits dangerous 51.4°C heat index, TMD issues warning

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe heat index warning for today, March 5 and 6, with temperatures soaring to a scorching 51.4 degrees Celsius in Chon Buri province, placing it in the danger zone for heatstroke. On March 5, the heat index, which is a measure that reflects the human body’s perceived temperature by combining air temperature with…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for heat and storms across 27 provinces

    Thailand braces for heat and storms across 27 provinces

    Today’s weather forecast in Thailand is demanding attention due to an expected combination of extreme heat and significant thunderstorms. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns that 27 provinces, including Bangkok, should brace for stormy conditions. The southern region is anticipated to experience heavy rainfall, affecting 20% of the area, with high waves predicted on Tuesday, February 27. A low-pressure system…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand’s summer sun takes the heat up a notch: Temperatures set to sizzle at 45°c

    Thailand’s summer sun takes the heat up a notch: Temperatures set to sizzle at 45°c

    The summer sun has begun its sizzling reign over Thailand, officially declared by the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD), with temperatures set to soar to a scorching 45°C on some days. Daily averages are predicted to hover around a balmy 36°C. This surge in heat is credited to the blazing rays of sunshine blanketing the nation’s northern reaches, then whisked…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for severe summer storms across 46 provinces

    Thailand braces for severe summer storms across 46 provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning as a summer storm is expected to hit 46 provinces, including Bangkok and its vicinity, from tomorrow February 24 to Monday, February 26. The alert made early today, warns of thunderstorms, hail, and potential lightning strikes due to a high-pressure system from China meeting with a moist easterly and southeasterly…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket reels under heatwave with mercury soaring above 35°C

    Phuket reels under heatwave with mercury soaring above 35°C

    Phuket, an idyllic island in Thailand, regularly known for its tropical bliss, has been in the throes of an intense heatwave. Mercury levels have consistently soared above 35°C, a significant deviation from the 30-year average, causing officials to warn residents and visitors alike. They have been advised to stay vigilant against signs of heatstroke, a life-threatening condition when the body…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok on alert for thunderstorms, hot days ahead in Thailand

    Bangkok on alert for thunderstorms, hot days ahead in Thailand

    Thirteen provinces across Thailand, including the capital city of Bangkok, are on high alert for thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall predicted to affect 10% of the area. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning today, signalling that a weakening high-pressure system over the upper part of the country is causing a slight temperature rise, with foggy mornings and hot daytime…

  • 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…