DDPM Warns 54 Provinces of Flash Floods, Sudden Flooding May 14-18
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Key Quotes
"The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command has monitored weather conditions and risk factors, as the Meteorological Department announced heavy to very heavy rain across Thailand and strong winds in the Andaman Sea, effective from May 14-18, 2026."
กองอำนวยการป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยกลาง (กอปภ.ก.) ได้ติดตามสภาวะอากาศและพิจารณาปัจจัยเสี่ยง ประกอบกับ กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยาได้มีประกาศเรื่อง ฝนตกหนักถึงหนักมากบริเวณประเทศไทยและคลื่นลมแรงบริเวณทะเลอันดามัน มีผลกระทบตั้งแต่วันที่ 14 – 18 พฤษภาคม 2026
"For areas monitoring strong winds in the South, there are 6 provinces: Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun."
สำหรับพื้นที่เฝ้าระวังคลื่นลมแรง ภาคใต้ จำนวน 6 จังหวัด ได้แก่ ระนอง พังงา ภูเก็ต กระบี่ ตรัง และสตูล
"Therefore, the DDPM has coordinated with 54 provinces and disaster prevention zones in risk areas to prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall, which may cause flooding."
กอปภ.ก จึงได้ประสานแจ้ง 54 จังหวัด และศูนย์ป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยเขตในพื้นที่เสี่ยงภัยให้เตรียมพร้อมรับมือกับปริมาณฝนที่ตกหนักถึงหนักมาก ซึ่งอาจทำให้เกิดอุทกภัยได้
Key Entities
Organization
Thai government agency responsible for disaster preparedness and response.
Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command(กองอำนวยการป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยกลาง)
The central command body coordinating disaster prevention and mitigation efforts.
The national agency responsible for weather forecasts and warnings relevant to the article.
Person
Mr. Theerapat Khachamat(นายธีรพัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)
Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issuing warnings.
Place
Geographical area mentioned as a factor influencing weather patterns in Thailand.
Body of water where strong winds and high waves are expected.
One of the major regions in Thailand warned of heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
One of the major regions in Thailand warned of heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
One of the major regions in Thailand warned of heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong seas.
One of the major regions in Thailand warned of heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Northeastern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Central Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand under flood watch.
A province in Southern Thailand warned of strong winds and high waves.
A province in Southern Thailand warned of strong winds and high waves.
A province in Southern Thailand warned of strong winds and high waves.
A province in Southern Thailand warned of strong winds and high waves.
A province in Southern Thailand warned of strong winds and high waves.
A province in Southern Thailand warned of strong winds and high waves.
Law
THA DISASTER ALERT Application(แอพพลิเคชัน “THA DISASTER ALERT”)
A digital platform providing disaster alerts and information.
LINE 'DDPM Emergency Reporting 1784'(ไลน์ “ปภ.รับแจ้งเหตุ1784”)
A communication channel for reporting emergencies to the DDPM.
Safety Hotline 1784(สายด่วนนิรภัย 1784)
A 24-hour hotline for requesting emergency assistance from the DDPM.