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  • Thailand NewsThailand grapples with scorching 43C heatwave and health risks

    Thailand grapples with scorching 43C heatwave and health risks

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a health warning today as Thailand grapples with a heatwave as temperatures soar to extreme highs of up to 43 degrees Celsius in the north, northeast, and central regions, compounded by moderate to high levels of dust accumulation and smoke haze. Today, April 5, the country is enveloped in a heat-induced low-pressure system,…

  • Thailand NewsThailand grapples with intense heatwave, temperatures hit 40°C

    Thailand grapples with intense heatwave, temperatures hit 40°C

    Thailand is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for intense heat across the country, along with thunderstorms expected in ten provinces. As the high-pressure system caused by intense heat envelops the upper region of Thailand, the entire country faces generally hot weather, accompanied by scattered…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for thunderstorms amid soaring temperatures

    Thailand braces for thunderstorms amid soaring temperatures

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued another severe weather warning for 43 provinces, forecasting thunderstorms across 30% of the area, including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. The alert comes as temperatures soar to nearly 40 degrees Celsius due to a low-pressure area caused by intense heat covering the upper part of Thailand. Residents in the upper part of Thailand are…

  • Thailand NewsThailand issues severe weather alert for 27 provinces

    Thailand issues severe weather alert for 27 provinces

    A severe weather warning has been issued for 27 provinces in Thailand, including Bangkok, as the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall across various regions. The eastern part of the country is expected to face the brunt of the storms, with 40% of the area likely to experience intense downpours. The warning comes amid a…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for summer storms in 62 provinces

    Thailand braces for summer storms in 62 provinces

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its fifth summer storm warning, alerting residents across 62 provinces to brace for strong gales and hailstorms. Advisories have been communicated for people to avoid open spaces, and seek shelter away from large trees during the storm’s expected passage from today, March 19, until tomorrow. Kornrawee Sitthichivapak, TMD Director-General, announced that a moderate high-pressure area…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for heatwave and storm surge across 12 provinces

    Thailand braces for heatwave and storm surge across 12 provinces

    Heat and storms take centre stage in Thailand as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues a weather warning for today. High temperatures and scattered thunderstorms are expected to affect at least 12 provinces, with a 20% chance of heavy rainfall in some areas, including Bangkok. Additionally, the south faces high waves today, March 14, as easterly and southeasterly winds prevail…

  • 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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand expects 1-3°C temperature drop amid strong high-pressure system

    Thailand expects 1-3°C temperature drop amid strong high-pressure system

    Thailand is bracing for a further 1 to 3 degrees Celsius drop in temperatures as a strong high-pressure system covers the nation and the South China Sea. This Meteorological Development of Thailand (TMD) is set to bring cooler to cold conditions, accompanied by strong winds across various parts of the country, including the greater Bangkok area. The northern region is…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesStorm warnings for southern provinces as Thailand braces for cold snap

    Storm warnings for southern provinces as Thailand braces for cold snap

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of storms hitting eight southern provinces with sea waves exceeding 2 metres. Meanwhile, the upper part of the country continues to experience cold weather today. For the next 24 hours, the moderately high-pressure area covering the northeastern part and the South China Sea is weakening, while the westerly wind at the upper level…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesUnpredictable weather warning for 40 northern Thailand provinces

    Unpredictable weather warning for 40 northern Thailand provinces

    A forecast from the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for 40 provinces in northern Thailand of unpredictable weather conditions, including storms and hail, from January 13 to 16, 2024. Bangkok and its surrounding provinces are expected to experience a drop in temperature starting from today. The Director of the TMD, Karnwi Sitthijiphak, announced the fourth weather alert…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for colder temperatures and continued southern floods

    Thailand braces for colder temperatures and continued southern floods

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of a chilly weather front spreading across Thailand, with temperatures expected to drop a further 1-2 degrees Celsius. Bangkok experienced cool conditions in the morning, and southern regions continue to be flooded due to heavy rainfall affecting nine provinces. The 24-hour weather forecast from 5am today stated that the high-pressure system, also known…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern Thailand: Pattani province in state of emergency due to escalating floods

    Southern Thailand: Pattani province in state of emergency due to escalating floods

    A state of emergency is in effect in Pattani, a southern province in Thailand, as floodwaters continue to rise, severely affecting the local economy. The overflow of the Sai Buri and Pattani rivers has caused significant flooding in the Pattani town area. As of this morning, December 29, water levels in the Muang Pattani municipality were rapidly increasing. Several business…

  • Thailand NewsFine dust pollution spikes across Thailand, Bangkok plans tree-planting pilot

    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…

  • Thailand NewsUnpredictable weather in Chiang Rai: Dense fog, thunderstorms and temperature swings

    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 NewsCold spell from China brings cooler temperatures to Thailand

    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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rainfall warning in 13 Thai provinces, flash floods alert

    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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand weather braces for temperature rise and heavy southern rain

    Thailand weather braces for temperature rise and heavy southern rain

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) today revealed that temperatures across the kingdom are set to rise by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, with cool conditions persisting in the morning. However, heavy rains and floods are still prevalent in the southern region. As of 5am today, the Thailand weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates a decline in the…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok battles rising air pollution as PM2.5 dust levels exceed safe standards

    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 UpdatesThailand weather update: Slight temperature increase in upper regions, heavy rainfall threatens south

    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…

  • Thailand NewsNorthern Thailand: Massive cold front triggers thunderstorms and temperature drop

    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 NewsDoi Inthanon’s chilly spell boosts tourism in Chiang Mai

    Doi Inthanon’s chilly spell boosts tourism in Chiang Mai

    Tourist activity is bustling in Chiang Mai as visitors flock to experience the chilly weather of Doi Inthanon, witness the sunrise, and admire the beautiful sea of mist. Doi Inthanon National Park, located in Jomthong, Chiang Mai, reported the cool morning atmosphere at 7am, with temperatures plunging to a low of 9 degrees Celsius at the peak of the mountain. Temperatures…

  • Pattaya NewsTMD: Thailand braces for winter onset with lower temperatures and shifting winds

    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…

  • Thailand NewsThailand prepares for onset of cool season as northern front approaches

    Thailand prepares for onset of cool season as northern front approaches

    Thailand is bracing for a weather shift as a cool front from the north is set to lower temperatures starting tomorrow, signalling the onset of the cool season. This front, according to reports from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), was making its way over the region during the weekend, bringing with it strong winds. The shift in weather won’t be…

  • Thailand NewsTMD predicts Thunderstorms across the country with heavy rainfall in Bangkok

    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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesWeather warning: Thailand braces for varied conditions in multiple regions

    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…

  • Thailand NewsFog, light rain forecast in northern Thailand, south braces for heavy rainfall

    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…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rain warning across 25 provinces in Thailand, southern region hit hardest

    Heavy rain warning across 25 provinces in Thailand, southern region hit hardest

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for continued heavy rain across 25 provinces today. Southern Thailand is being hit hardest, with 70% of the region experiencing heavy rainfall. The public has been cautioned to be alert for dangers, including flash floods and forest runoff, particularly in areas on hill slopes near waterways and lowlands. The high air pressure…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThunderstorm warning: TMD issues alert for 30 provinces, including Bangkok

    Thunderstorm warning: TMD issues alert for 30 provinces, including Bangkok

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a thunderstorm warning in 30 provinces including Bangkok, with South Thailand being the hardest hit. Citizens are advised to be alert for potential flash floods and forest runoff. At 5am today, a 24 hour forecast reveals that high atmospheric pressure or a mass of cool air from China has spread to cover northern Thailand.…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSevere weather warning for 37 provinces as Bangkok braces for heavy rain

    Severe weather warning for 37 provinces as Bangkok braces for heavy rain

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a severe weather warning to 37 provinces, cautioning about continuous heavy rainfall and strong winds that could affect 70% of the area. The capital city, Bangkok, is expected to face the full brunt of this weather onslaught. The TMD predicts that a new wave of high atmospheric pressure or cold air mass will…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesWeather forecast: Thai downpour alert drenches 48 provinces, Bangkok braces for a washout

    Weather forecast: Thai downpour alert drenches 48 provinces, Bangkok braces for a washout

    A continuous rainfall weather forecast has been issued today for 48 provinces by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), with the capital Bangkok included. The situation is most severe in the southern region, where 60% of the area is experiencing heavy rainfall. As a result, sudden flash floods and forest run-off are expected today. An area of high atmospheric pressure or…