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DDPM Warns 54 Provinces of Flooding May 14-18, 2026

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Key Quotes

Theerapat Khachamat
"The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command is monitoring weather conditions and considering risk factors."
กองอำนวยการป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยกลาง (กอปภ.ก.) ได้ติดตามสภาวะอากาศและพิจารณาปัจจัยเสี่ยง

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(ปภ.)ℹ️
The agency issuing flood and flash flood warnings across 54 Thai provinces.
Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command(กองอำนวยการป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยกลาง)
The command center that monitors weather and risk factors for disaster prevention.
Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️
The agency that issued a forecast for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand.

Person

Theerapat Khachamat(นายธีรพัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)
Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) who announced flood warnings.

Place

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️
A body of water where strong waves are expected, with heights of 2-3 meters.
Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️
A body of water where strong waves are expected to increase in intensity.
Northern Thailand(ภาคเหนือ)ℹ️
A region expected to experience heavy rainfall and potential flash floods.
Northeastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)ℹ️
A region expected to face risks of flash floods and sudden floods.
Central Thailand(ภาคกลาง)ℹ️
A region alerted to potential flooding and flash floods due to heavy rainfall.
Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้)ℹ️
A region expected to receive heavy rainfall and face flood-related risks.
Mae Hong Son Province(จังหวัดแม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️
One of the 17 northern provinces alerted for flash floods, sudden floods, and stagnant water.
Chiang Mai Province(จังหวัดเชียงใหม่)ℹ️
One of the 17 northern provinces warned about potential floods.
Chiang Rai Province(จังหวัดเชียงราย)ℹ️
One of the 17 northern provinces on alert for flash floods.
Lamphun Province(จังหวัดลำพูน)ℹ️
A northern province identified as at risk of flash floods.
Lampang Province(จังหวัดลำปาง)ℹ️
A northern province alerted to potential water hazards.
Phayao Province(จังหวัดพะเยา)ℹ️
One of the 17 northern provinces cautioned about flood risks.
Phrae Province(จังหวัดแพร่)ℹ️
A northern province included in the flash flood warning.
Nan Province(จังหวัดน่าน)ℹ️
A northern province under surveillance for potential flooding.
Uttaradit Province(จังหวัดอุตรดิตถ์)ℹ️
One of 17 northern provinces at risk of flash floods and sudden floods.
Tak Province(จังหวัดตาก)ℹ️
A northern province alerted to flash flood and flood risks.
Sukhothai Province(จังหวัดสุโขทัย)ℹ️
A northern province included in the flood warning list.
Kamphaeng Phet Province(จังหวัดกำแพงเพชร)ℹ️
A northern province facing potential flash floods and sudden floods.
Phitsanulok Province(จังหวัดพิษณุโลก)ℹ️
One of the 17 northern provinces warned about flash floods.
Phichit Province(จังหวัดพิจิตร)ℹ️
A northern province under watch for flood conditions.
Phetchabun Province(จังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️
A northern province included in the alert for flash floods.
Nakhon Sawan Province(จังหวัดนครสวรรค์)ℹ️
One of the 17 northern provinces alerted for potential floods.
Uthai Thani Province(จังหวัดอุทัยธานี)ℹ️
A northern province cautioned about flash floods and sudden floods.
Loei Province(จังหวัดเลย)ℹ️
One of the 12 northeastern provinces under watch for floods.
Nong Khai Province(จังหวัดหนองคาย)ℹ️
A northeastern province alerted to potential flash floods.
Bueng Kan Province(จังหวัดบึงกาฬ)ℹ️
A northeastern province included in the flood warning.
Udon Thani Province(จังหวัดอุดรธานี)ℹ️
One of the 12 northeastern provinces at risk of sudden floods.
Sakon Nakhon Province(จังหวัดสกลนคร)ℹ️
A northeastern province cautioned about flash floods.
Nakhon Phanom Province(จังหวัดนครพนม)ℹ️
A northeastern province alerted to potential water hazards.
Chaiyaphum Province(จังหวัดชัยภูมิ)ℹ️
A northeastern province on alert for flood risks.
Mukdahan Province(จังหวัดมุกดาหาร)ℹ️
A northeastern province included in the flash flood warning.
Amnat Charoen Province(จังหวัดอำนาจเจริญ)ℹ️
A northeastern province under surveillance for potential flooding.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️
One of the 12 northeastern provinces at risk of flash floods.
Sisaket Province(จังหวัดศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️
A northeastern province alerted to potential sudden floods.
Ubon Ratchathani Province(จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)ℹ️
A northeastern province cautioned about flood conditions.
Kanchanaburi Province(จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)ℹ️
One of the 11 central provinces alerted for potential floods.
Ratchaburi Province(จังหวัดราชบุรี)ℹ️
A central province warned about potential flash floods.
Suphan Buri Province(จังหวัดสุพรรณบุรี)ℹ️
A central province included in the flood alert.
Nakhon Nayok Province(จังหวัดนครนายก)ℹ️
A central province at risk of sudden floods.
Prachin Buri Province(จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️
A central province cautioned about flash floods.
Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️
A central province alerted to potential water hazards.
Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️
A central province on alert for flood risks.
Chanthaburi Province(จังหวัดจันทบุรี)ℹ️
A central province included in the flash flood warning.
Trat Province(จังหวัดตราด)ℹ️
A central province under surveillance for potential flooding.
Phetchaburi Province(จังหวัดเพชรบุรี)ℹ️
A central province at risk of sudden floods.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province(จังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️
One of the 11 central provinces cautioned about flood conditions.
Chumphon Province(จังหวัดชุมพร)ℹ️
One of the 14 southern provinces alerted for potential floods.
Surat Thani Province(จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️
A southern province warned about potential flash floods.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province(จังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️
A southern province included in the flood alert.
Phatthalung Province(จังหวัดพัทลุง)ℹ️
A southern province at risk of sudden floods.
Songkhla Province(จังหวัดสงขลา)ℹ️
A southern province cautioned about flash floods.
Pattani Province(จังหวัดปัตตานี)ℹ️
A southern province alerted to potential water hazards.
Yala Province(จังหวัดยะลา)ℹ️
A southern province on alert for flood risks.
Narathiwat Province(จังหวัดนราธิวาส)ℹ️
A southern province included in the flash flood warning.
Ranong Province(จังหวัดระนอง)ℹ️
A southern province alerted for both flood risks and strong waves.
Phang Nga Province(จังหวัดพังงา)ℹ️
A southern province under watch for floods and strong waves.
Phuket Province(จังหวัดภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A southern province alerted for flood risks and strong waves.
Krabi Province(จังหวัดกระบี่)ℹ️
A southern province warned about potential floods and strong waves.
Trang Province(จังหวัดตรัง)ℹ️
A southern province included in the warning for floods and strong waves.
Satun Province(จังหวัดสตูล)ℹ️
A southern province alerted for both flood and strong wave risks.

Law

THA DISASTER ALERT application(แอปพลิเคชัน "THA DISASTER ALERT")
An application for monitoring disaster warnings and alerts.
LINE "DDPM Report Incident 1784"(ไลน์ "ปภ.รับแจ้งเหตุ1784")
A LINE account for reporting emergencies and requesting assistance from DDPM.
Safety Hotline 1784(สายด่วนนิรภัย 1784)
A 24-hour hotline for disaster-related assistance and help.