Thailand Weather Updates
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Tropical storm Kalmaegi batters Thailand with heavy rain
A powerful tropical storm is sweeping across Thailand, bringing heavy rain and flash flood risks to dozens of provinces as residents brace for worsening weather. From 6pm yesterday, November 7, to 6pm today, November 8, the weather across Thailand is expected to remain unsettled, with widespread thunderstorms and cooler mornings in the north, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).…
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Typhoon lashes coast as Thailand braces for flooding risk
Thailand braces for severe weather as a typhoon moves inland, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and flood risks to several regions across the country. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of widespread rainfall, strong winds and isolated heavy to very heavy downpours across the northeast, especially in provinces such as Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Surin. Residents in…
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Phuket braces for floods as storm lashes Andaman coast
Phuket officials have warned residents to prepare for flash floods, heavy rain, and strong winds as a powerful monsoon system moves across the island. Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent public warning as intensified southwesterly monsoon winds fuel extreme weather across the Andaman coast. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts continuous rainfall from November 5 to 10, with…
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Thailand braces for cool snaps and storms as Kalmaegi nears
Thailand will face cooler mornings in the north and storms in the south, as changing weather patterns and an incoming typhoon bring shifting conditions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for shifting weather patterns influenced by a monsoon trough stretching across the upper south, the Gulf of Thailand, and into a low-pressure cell over Vietnam’s coastal region.…
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Bangkok battered by floods as cars stall on submerged roads
A torrential downpour brought parts of Bangkok to a standstill overnight, with floodwaters so high they left vehicles stranded and entire streets underwater. Heavy rainfall late yesterday, November 3, caused severe flooding across several districts of the capital, hitting Chaeng Watthana Road particularly hard. Floodwaters near the Muang Thong Thani intersection rose to levels that immobilised cars and motorcycles, especially…
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Monsoon rains and cold snap to rattle parts of Thailand
Thailand is bracing for turbulent weather as a monsoon trough and incoming typhoon combine to bring rain, wind and cooler temperatures across the country. A monsoon trough stretching across the lower central and eastern regions of Thailand is linking with a low-pressure cell over Vietnam’s central coast. At the same time, a moderate high-pressure system from China is pressing into…
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November 3: Thailand braces for heavy rainfall across 34 provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a fresh weather alert today, November 3, warning of heavy rainfall across 34 provinces. Bangkok and surrounding areas are set to bear the brunt, with 70% of the capital expected to be hit by thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain. The current weather system is being driven by a strong monsoon trough crossing central and eastern…
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Thailand braces for downpours as stormy weather returns
Thailand is facing another round of unstable weather, with widespread thundershowers and heavy rain expected across the country, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). An active monsoon trough over the upper South and Gulf of Thailand is drawing humid air into the north and central regions, while a low-pressure cell moves into the upper Andaman Sea. A weak high-pressure…
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Thailand hit by unseasonal chill and heavy rain warnings
Thailand is facing a weather shake-up as cool mornings and heavy rains sweep across several regions, prompting warnings for residents and farmers nationwide. A low-pressure system over the Cape of Annam and weakening high-pressure in upper Thailand are triggering widespread rain and storms, especially in northeastern and southern provinces. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns of flooding risks and crop…
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Thailand braces for showers, chilly air and rough seas ahead
Thailand will experience cooler mornings and scattered rain as changing weather patterns bring showers and wind to several regions across the country. A high-pressure system over upper Thailand and a low-pressure cell near southern Vietnam are bringing rain, cool mornings, and rough seas nationwide. The weather forecast from 6pm yesterday, October 28, to 6pm today, October 29, is as follows: In…
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Cool mornings, rain and rough seas forecast across Thailand
Thailand braces for a mix of cool mornings, scattered rain, and rough seas as changing weather systems sweep across the country, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns. A high-pressure system draped over upper Thailand is locking in cooler morning temperatures, particularly in the north and northeast. Meanwhile, a low-pressure cell hovering off southern Vietnam is fuelling unstable conditions in the…
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October 27: Heavy rain forecast for 16 provinces in Thailand on October 27
The Meteorological Department is predicting heavy rain today, October 27, in 16 provinces, particularly in the south, where 60% of the area is expected to be affected. Bangkok and its vicinity are also warned to exercise caution due to adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures in upper Thailand are expected to rise slightly. Heavy rain is primarily expected in the central and…
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Storm chaos looms as heavy rain and floods hit Thailand
Heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves are sweeping across Thailand as a monsoon trough causes flash floods and disruptions in several regions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned that residents in the south should stay alert for sudden downpours and flooding, especially near foothills, low-lying areas, and waterways. Travelling through flood-prone zones is strongly discouraged. In the upper…
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Patong Hill landslide shuts road as Phuket hit by flash floods
Phuket was battered by torrential rain yesterday, triggering flash floods, flight chaos and a landslide that has shut a major road for days. The island was lashed by uninterrupted downpours from the early hours of yesterday morning, October 22, causing widespread flooding across Cherng Talay, Kathu, and Mueang districts. The rain finally eased around 7am but not before wreaking havoc…
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Storm threat looms as southern Thailand braces for floods
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for residents across South Thailand, urging them to brace for heavy to very heavy rainfall and possible flash floods, particularly in low-lying areas and near waterways. With widespread storms forecast across both eastern and western coastal provinces, people have been advised to avoid travelling through flood-prone areas. Tropical Storm Fengshen is…
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Chilly weather: Thailand braces for deluge, winter season nears
Thailand is on high alert as a severe tropical storm brews offshore, while a high-pressure system from China brings cooler air and strong winds to the upper regions. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reports that a moderate high-pressure system is affecting northern and northeastern Thailand. Morning temperatures are cooler, with strong winds and a slight temperature drop expected. The weather…
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Storm alert: Thundershowers and rough seas hit Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned that southeasterly and easterly winds continue to prevail across Thailand, the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, fuelling widespread thundershowers and the threat of isolated heavy rain, particularly in the South. The northern and central provinces, along with the northeast, are expected to experience scattered thunderstorms. While these are not forecast to…
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Storm warning for southern Thailand as heavy rains loom
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide alert as strong easterly and southeasterly winds continue to dominate the country’s weather system, bringing with them scattered thundershowers, isolated heavy rain, and rising sea conditions, especially along the southern coasts. The public is being urged to remain cautious, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, while boats and coastal communities are warned…
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Stormy skies bring another wet week to Thailand
Thailand faces scattered storms and strong waves, with heavy rain expected in several regions, prompting officials to warn the public to stay alert. Thailand is bracing for scattered storms across the country, as an easterly wave passes over the upper regions. Several provinces are expected to experience heavy rainfall. Residents are being urged to exercise caution due to possible flash…
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Heavy rainfall alert issued for Thailand as storm chaos looms
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Thailand as weather systems shift, prompting warnings for residents to prepare for possible flooding. The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain across 58 provinces today, October 15, with Bangkok and surrounding areas expected to be hit especially hard. Around 70% of the capital is forecast to…
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Heavy rain forecast for 30 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
Today, October 8, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted increased rainfall, with heavy rain expected in approximately 30 provinces, including Bangkok. The TMD has issued a warning due to a persistent monsoon trough that is currently affecting the northern, central, and eastern regions of the country. The conditions are a direct result of the monsoon trough coupled with…
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Thunderstorms loom as monsoon lashes central Thailand
Heavy rain and storms are forecast across central and southern Thailand as the monsoon intensifies, prompting warnings for residents and travellers nationwide. The monsoon trough continues to stretch across the lower central region, the upper South, and the East of Thailand, while the southwest monsoon maintains its grip over the Andaman Sea, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand.…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain as monsoon pushes south
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of widespread rain and storms affecting several regions, urging the public to remain cautious due to possible hazards. The monsoon trough has shifted down to lie across the lower central region and the East, while the southwest monsoon continues to affect the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand. This weather…
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TMD warns of flash floods as monsoon rains sweep Thailand
Thailand is in for a soggy 24 hours as monsoon conditions sweep across the country, bringing thundershowers, gusty winds, and rough seas. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for flash flooding, stormy seas and travel disruptions. The monsoon trough has now shifted to lie across central and eastern Thailand, while the southwest monsoon continues to prevail over the…
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Tropical Storm Matmo threat still lingers, heavy rain expected
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued another warning for Tropical Storm Matmo, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong monsoons to Thailand today, October 7. The storm, centred over Lang Son, Vietnam, will not enter Thailand but is expected to influence the weather. The storm is currently moving westward at approximately 15 kilometres per hour and is expected…
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Typhoon Matmo brings heavy rain to Thailand’s 32 provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of widespread heavy rainfall across 32 provinces today, October 6, due to the influence of Typhoon Matmo and a strengthening monsoon system. Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecast to see a 60% chance of thunderstorms. The northeastern and eastern provinces, including Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chanthaburi, and Trat, are expected to…
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EGAT keeps dams and power supply steady amid heavy rains
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is tightening its monitoring of water levels in major dams and ensuring a stable electricity supply as heavy rainfall continues to lash northern, northeastern, and central Thailand. Assistant Governor for Renewable Energy Generation, Chawalit Kankam, said EGAT is following weather forecasts from the Meteorological Department, which predicts moderate to heavy rainfall across several…
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Thailand dodges storm Matmo but rain lashes regions
A severe tropical storm is currently churning over the upper South China Sea and expected to intensify before making landfall in upper Vietnam between October 5 and 6. Tropical storm Matmo, classified as severe, is currently swirling over the upper South China Sea. The storm is expected to intensify further as it moves past Hainan, China, before making landfall over…
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Thailand prepares for flooding as offshore weather worsens
Thailand is bracing for widespread thunderstorms and flood risks as a tropical storm develops offshore, bringing unstable weather to several regions nationwide. Thailand is set for more scattered downpours as a tropical depression forming over the Pacific Ocean gears up to cross into the South China Sea between tomorrow, October 3, and Saturday, October 4. The storm is forecast to…
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Thailand braces for more floods and storms amid monsoon chaos
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a new weather alert warning of widespread storms, flash floods and rough seas across multiple regions. A low-pressure cell is currently covering upper Myanmar while a strong southwest monsoon is sweeping across the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand. The combined systems are driving thundershowers and strong winds, with isolated…
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