Thailand Weather Updates
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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…
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Northeast Thailand: Monsoon season wrecks havoc on paddy fields, farmers scramble
A dramatic shift in weather patterns during the late monsoon season has wreaked havoc on the paddy fields in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. Heavy rainfall coupled with strong winds, which are typical of the monsoon season in Thailand, has resulted in the collapse of rice crops, causing significant damage to farmers in the Khorat Plateau region. The extreme conditions have…
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Thai weather forecast: Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and temperature drop predicted
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts severe rainfall and strong gusty winds over the next seven days, followed by a rapid temperature drop of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius. According to the Thai weather forecast, southern Thailand is expected to experience heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flash floods and forest runoffs. The Thai weather forecast for the period of…
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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…
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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…
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Severe weather alert for 41 provinces including Bangkok, warns TMD
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for today, with thunderstorms predicted to affect 41 provinces across the country, including Bangkok, where heavy rainfall is expected in 60% of the area. Citizens are advised to take precautions against potential hazards. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that a high-pressure area or cold air mass…
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Heavy rainfall warning: Thailand braces for deluge as 36 provinces, including Bangkok, get soaked
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning of heavy rainfall today, affecting 36 provinces, including Bangkok, with 60% of the area predicted to be impacted. The prevailing high-pressure system in the upper part of Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening, resulting in fog in the morning. The increasing strength of the easterly winds covering the eastern region, the…
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Navigating Thailand’s weather conditions: From mild winter to sweltering heat
Associate Professor Dr Seree Suparathit, the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Disasters at Rangsit University and Vice President at the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation, recently shared insights on the upcoming weather conditions in Thailand. Dr Seree’s Facebook post highlighted that while the end of the year in Thailand is not expected to be cold, the following…
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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…
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Bangkok air pollution rises as PM2.5 level exceeds standards
Air pollution in Bangkok and its adjacent provinces is escalating, with 49 areas exceeding the standard PM2.5 dust value, according to the Air Pollution Abatement Department (APAD) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). The average PM2.5 value over 24 hours was found to range from 21-57 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) in these areas, exceeding the acceptable…
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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…
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Flood warning issued as heavy rains threaten southern Thailand
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning today about the weather conditions in Thailand. The northern part of the country is experiencing morning fog and increasing rainfall. Simultaneously, the southern region is facing substantial downpours, causing a sudden risk of flooding and rapid forest runoff. The high-pressure weather system or cold air mass that covers the northern part…
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Nakhon Ratchasima battles major flooding after day-long downpour
The urban area of Nakhon Ratchasima was hit by a significant downpour that lasted from 2am until late in the evening yesterday. The persistent rain resulted in severe flooding that engulfed the city’s streets, public areas, and residential properties. The deluge posed considerable challenges to local inhabitants, motorists, and pedestrians alike. Inundated roads caused trouble for drivers, many of whom…
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Thailand’s winter arrival delayed, Meteorological Department forecasts milder season
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) is preparing to announce the arrival of winter early next week. This declaration is set to occur approximately two weeks later than the usual calendar due to the persistence of weak cool winds and the forecast of a milder temperature trend. Somkhuan Tonjan, the Director of the Meteorological Observation Division, indicated that rainfall may…
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Cool season in Thailand delayed due to El Niño phenomenon
The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) announced that the onset of this year’s cool season is likely to be delayed by approximately two weeks, and will be warmer than usual. The shift has been attributed to unpredictable weather patterns and the influence of the El Niño phenomenon. Typically, Thailand’s cool season commences around mid-October. However, this year the initial moderate…
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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…
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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…
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Impending heavy rainfall threatens 40 Thai provinces, Bangkok residents warned of potential flash floods
Heavy rainfall has been forecasted by the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) for today, affecting 40 provinces, including Bangkok. The capital city is expected to witness heavy rainfall covering 60% of the area, urging residents to be cautious of potential flash floods and sudden runoff. The weather prediction for the next 24 hours is due to a high-pressure system or a…
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Heavy rain warning for 36 Thai provinces, flash floods and forest runoff predicted
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a heavy rain warning for 36 provinces, including Bangkok, cautioning against potential flash floods and forest runoff. The advisory follows the weakening of a high-pressure system that has dominated Northern Thailand and the South China Sea. The eastern monsoon winds are now covering the lower northeastern region, the eastern region, and the Gulf…
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Bangkok’s air quality dips: PM2.5 dust levels spark health warnings
Bangkok and its surrounding provinces are experiencing PM2.5 dust levels above the standard, leading to health concerns and advisories for the public to cease outdoor activities. The Air Pollution Problem Resolution Centre under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) unveiled these findings after monitoring air quality. While the PM2.5 dust level remained within standard limits across the country,…
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Thailand on high alert as heavy rains, thunderstorms loom: Bangkok braces for 60% chance of severe weather
A cold air mass is engulfing northern Thailand, leading to thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas. Meanwhile, a monsoon trough is sweeping across the southern region, bringing heavy rainfall and raising concerns about flash flooding and forest runoff. It is advised that residents in affected areas remain vigilant. Bangkok is expected to experience a 60% chance of thunderstorms and…
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Heavy rainfall to hit 43 Thai provinces: Bangkok residents warned of flash floods
Today, Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned 43 provinces of continuous heavy rainfall, affecting 70% of the area. Bangkok is particularly hit with strong winds, and the risk of flash floods is high. The Meteorological Department’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates a high-pressure system or a mass of cold air from China is spreading and covering northern Thailand. This condition leads to thunderstorms…
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Flash flood warnings issued for 33 Thai provinces due to heavy rain forecast
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for 33 provinces, predicting continuous heavy rain, particularly in southern Thailand, which is expected to experience heavy rain in 70% of its area. The accumulating rainfall could lead to sudden flash floods. The danger is particularly high in the southern region where people are urged to be cautious of heavy rainfall…
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Major rainstorm set to pummel Thailand’s south
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) reported that a major rainstorm is set to hit the southern parts of the nation today, while light showers are expected to continue in the northern, central regions, and the metropolitan area of Bangkok. In the next 24 hours, a cool weather mass remains over the northern, northeastern, and central regions. Meanwhile, an equatorial trough…
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Ubon Ratchathani residents face health risks as stagnant floodwaters turn toxic
The residents of Ubon Ratchathani continue to struggle with rising water levels as the Ubonrat and Lampao dams contribute to the increasing floodwaters in northeast Thailand. They are grappling with stagnant water that has begun to spoil, leading to requests for medication to treat water-borne diseases and fever, intensifying the impact of Ubon Ratchathani flooding. Banjong Wongvien, a resident of…
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Thai weather forecast predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms
A high-pressure system is presently sweeping across northern and eastern Thailand, resulting in rainfall across the country. Weather warnings have been issued for 38 provinces, with Bangkok experiencing a 30% drop in rainfall. Unpredictable winds and sea waves higher than 2 metres were reported today. The Thai weather forecast predicts that a monsoon trough is approaching the eastern and upper…
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Flash flood destroys bridge in Phayao, disrupting districts and leaving locals missing
Last night’s severe rainfall in Phayao province resulted in a flash flood that destroyed a bridge, disrupting connectivity between the districts of Chiang Muan and Dok Khamtai. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, swept away two vehicles and left several individuals missing. Authorities are currently mobilising efforts to locate the missing persons from the Nong…
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Tropical depression triggers heavy rain warnings for 47 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
Today, 47 provinces of Thailand, including Bangkok, brace for heavy rainfall due to a tropical depression covering the Gulf of Thailand. The public has been warned to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff, especially in hillside areas and low-lying regions. The sea waves are expected to reach a height of 2 metres in areas affected by thunderstorms. The…
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Storm warnings issued for 35 Thai provinces with Bangkok facing major impact
The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) issued storm warnings for 35 provinces across Thailand, with Bangkok expecting to bear the brunt with 80% of the area predicted to be hit hard. The public is urged to remain vigilant as the heavy rains may cause sudden flash floods. The 24-hour weather forecast starting today, October 12, indicates a high-pressure system or cool…
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Phichit flooding: Eight districts hit, 885 households submerged
The province of Phichit is currently grappling with severe flooding that has affected eight districts, with as many as 885 households submerged and damage to the local infrastructure. The situation has been worsened by the overflowing of the Nan and Yom rivers, leading officials to raise red flags, signalling the start of a flood crisis. The water level in the…
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