Thailand Weather Updates
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Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and potential flash floods
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for August 10, predicting increased rainfall across Thailand, with heavy rains expected in the northeast, east, and the west coast of the south. This weather change is attributed to a low-pressure system over northern Laos and Vietnam, coupled with a stronger southwesterly monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the…
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Yom River floods force urgent evacuations in Phichit
A sudden surge of water from the Yom River, flowing down from Sukhothai and Phitsanulok in northern Thailand, has caused flooding in Phichit, prompting urgent evacuations in low-lying areas. The river’s unexpected early rise has caught residents off guard, forcing many to quickly move valuables and livestock to higher ground. Yesterday, August 8, the Yom River’s overflow was first reported…
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Thailand deluge: Bangkok braced for mega storm chaos
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting thunderstorms across 45 provinces, focusing on two regions, with Bangkok expected to experience the heaviest rainfall. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to potential dangers from thunderstorms yesterday, August 8. The forecast, for 6pm yesterday to 6pm today, August 9, indicates that the southwest monsoon is currently affecting…
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Thailand tempest: Heavy rain set to drench Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning, predicting thunderstorms across 36 provinces, with Bangkok expected to be particularly affected, experiencing heavy rainfall in 60% of its area. Residents have been advised to exercise caution due to potential hazards from these conditions. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that thunderstorms will be prevalent throughout Thailand, driven…
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for Thailand regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts thunderstorms and strong winds in upper northern and northeastern Thailand on August 6, with heavy rain in several provinces. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential flooding or other weather-related hazards. A low-pressure system over northern Vietnam, coupled with a prevailing southwesterly monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand,…
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Thailand braces for thunderstorms in 32 provinces amid heatwave
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts that over the next 24 hours, 32 provinces in Thailand will experience rain and thunderstorms. The Bangkok metropolitan area faces particularly high temperatures, reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius. The weakening southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam, is contributing to…
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Heavy rainfall and high sea waves expected in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts heavy rainfall in 30 provinces today, with Bangkok expecting significant precipitation in 20% of its areas. In the south, sea waves are expected to reach over two metres, prompting a warning for boats to avoid areas with thunderstorms. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates minimal rain in northern Thailand due to…
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Thailand weather alert: 30 provinces warned of severe thunderstorms
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for today, August 3, alerting 30 provinces to expect thunderstorms, with the southern region facing the most severe conditions. Mariners in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are advised to exercise caution. In the next 24 hours, upper Thailand is expected to have minimal rainfall due to a…
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Thunderstorms set to batter Thailand’s southern coast
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) reported that thunderstorms are expected in 28 provinces, with 30% of the areas likely to experience rain. Residents in the southern region are advised to exercise caution as sea waves may rise above 2 metres. Upper Thailand will see limited rainfall due to a weak southwesterly monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf…
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Thailand braces as heavy rain persists in several regions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts a reduction in rainfall for today, although heavy rain is still expected in some regions. Residents in the upper northeastern areas are advised to remain cautious due to potential heavy rainfall and accumulation. This weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure area over northern Vietnam, coupled with a weakened southwest monsoon over the Andaman…
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Thailand braces for heavy rain across 36 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for 36 provinces in Thailand to prepare for heavy rainfall, particularly in parts of the north and upper northeastern regions. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates a decrease in rain across the country, though heavy rain remains in some areas. Residents are advised to stay alert for potential…
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Heavy rainfall warning for 32 Thai provinces, flash floods possible
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast highlighting heavy rainfall across 32 provinces in Thailand, with a significant downpour expected in 60% of Bangkok. Residents in seven provinces are cautioned about potential flash floods and overflowing banks on July 30. Upper northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions are predicted to experience heavy rain in isolated areas, particularly…
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Northern and northeastern Thailand brace for heavy rainfall
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts significant rainfall in the northern and northeastern regions, impacting 36 provinces. Residents in these areas are advised to be vigilant against potential flash floods and landslides due to persistent heavy rain. These conditions are attributed to the strong southwestern monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure…
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Flooded Chiang Rai farm sparks dramatic pig rescue (video)
A frantic mission is underway in Chiang Rai, where rising floodwaters have forced officials to evacuate more than 1,000 pigs from a waterlogged farm—one tiny boatload at a time. Yesterday, July 24, disaster prevention officials, rescue teams, and local police descended on Ban Huai Khrai Kao in the Mueang subdistrict of Thoeng district. Their mission: to save around 1,300 pigs…
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Bangkok battered as deadly monsoon lashes Thailand
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, forecasting torrential rain, flash floods, and stormy seas across 24 provinces, with Bangkok expected to bear the most severe impact. The latest 24-hour forecast indicates heavy rainfall will drench the northern, upper northeastern, central, and eastern regions. Areas most at risk include Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Tak, and…
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Rain pain: Phayao floods spark chaos as rivers overflow
Heavy overnight rain on Tuesday triggered widespread flooding across Phayao province, leaving multiple districts inundated, roads impassable, and farmlands underwater. The hardest-hit area, Chiang Kham district, has seen severe disruption, with floodwaters engulfing streets near Phayao Hospital. Emergency crews rushed to deploy sandbags and tarpaulins around hospital buildings to hold back the advancing water. Small vehicles struggled through the submerged…
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Thailand braces for severe weather as storm Whipa hits 19 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its 17th warning regarding tropical storm Whipa, which continues to bring heavy rainfall across four regions in Thailand, affecting 19 provinces. Residents have been advised to be vigilant against potential floods, flash floods, and forest runoffs as sea waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach heights of…
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Flood chaos fears as Chiang Mai braces for storm Wipha
Chiang Mai is on high alert as storm Wipha barrels towards the northern province, prompting the setup of 24-hour emergency operations and shelters for tens of thousands of residents. Provincial Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn confirmed the launch of a round-the-clock Emergency Command Centre to manage the looming crisis. With weather forecasters warning of intense downpours, particularly in Chiang Mai’s upper districts,…
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Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds in 31 provinces
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast to affect 31 provinces in Thailand, with the north expected to experience the most severe conditions. Storm Wipha has weakened to a depression, yet the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) advises caution on July 23. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in specific areas such…
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Homes wrecked, power poles downed in Thalang storm chaos
Fierce winds and torrential rain turned northern Phuket into a storm zone, leaving a trail of destruction across Thalang district. The Thalang District Office confirmed extensive damage throughout the area, with multiple subdistricts hit hard as the tropical squall ripped through homes, felled trees, and toppled power poles. In Pa Khlok, nine houses near Soi Na Yao in Village 8…
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Gale warning! Phuket reels as freak storm rocks island (video)
Phuket was left battered and on edge after a violent tropical storm tore across the island, killing one and injuring another, with officials warning the danger isn’t over yet. Governor Sophon Suwannarat urged residents, tourists and boat operators to stay on high alert after the Sunday downpour unleashed chaos across all three districts, Mueang, Thalang and Kathu, smashing into 17…
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Storm Wipha brings heavy rain and strong winds to Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand over the next 24 hours, with strong winds and potential flash floods in some areas. Tropical storm Wipha is expected to make landfall in northern Vietnam today. In the north of Thailand, thunderstorms are expected to cover 80% of the area with strong winds and heavy…
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Wipha wallop: Landslide fears as storm lashes Thailand
A tropical storm-turned-downpour is putting large swathes of Thailand on red alert, with officials warning of landslides and flash floods across 21 provinces as Typhoon Wipha wreaks havoc. The Department of Mineral Resources sounded the alarm following days of relentless rain, urging locals and volunteers to stay vigilant until at least Thursday, July 24, as soggy hillsides teeter on the…
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Heavy rainfall warning issued for 42 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a weather warning for 42 provinces across Thailand, predicting heavy rainfall in 70% of these areas. This weather forecast highlights the potential for flash floods and landslides, especially in hilly and low-lying regions. The provinces of Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Ranong are expected to experience the most severe weather. These…
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Thailand braces for another week of heavy rain and strong winds
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand, with strong winds expected in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand from today to next Thursday. Many regions, including northern, northeastern, central, eastern, and western southern Thailand, are expected to experience significant rainfall due to a monsoon trough and a strong…
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Heavy rainfall and strong winds sweep Thailand amidst storm
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand, with strong winds expected in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand in the coming week starting tomorrow. This announcement coincides with Tropical Storm Vipa intensifying. The alert, announced today, July 18, highlights that numerous areas of Thailand are expected…
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Flash floods hit Nan province amid heavy rainfall warning (video)
Heavy rainfall throughout the day and night has triggered flash floods, inundating homes in Nan province. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its first warning, highlighting the potential impact on several provinces. The event occurred today, July 17, when a Facebook page named Nan released a video showing flash floods sweeping through houses in Ban Nam Sod, Thung Chang…
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Bangkok set to get soaked as rain reigns over Thai 46 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a weather forecast, warning of heavy rainfall across 46 provinces, including Bangkok, which is expected to experience rain in 70% of its area. Residents are advised to remain cautious of potential flash floods and landslides. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are anticipated in parts of the northern, central, and eastern regions, particularly affecting Mae…
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Myanmar earthquake shakes multiple districts in Chiang Rai
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked large parts of Chiang Rai, with tremors strong enough to jolt desks, rattle ceiling tiles and set computer screens quivering. Natthawut Dandee, Deputy Director General of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), confirmed the quake struck at 3.06pm yesterday, July 14, originating 10 kilometres underground in neighbouring Myanmar. The epicentre was located…
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Brollies up as Bangkok and 38 provinces brace for floods
Get ready to be drenched, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned that Bangkok and 38 provinces are in for a lashing, with heavy rain, flash floods and forest runoffs on the cards. The TMD have sounded the alarm, urging residents, especially those in low-lying areas or near rivers and canals, to stay on high alert as the downpours roll in. The…
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