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Heavy Rain Nationwide, Bangkok Warned of Flash Floods

Heavy Rain Nationwide, Bangkok Warned of Flash Floods

Matichon•General•2h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand anticipates heavy to very heavy rainfall with widespread thunderstorms, prompting flash flood warnings for Bangkok and vulnerable areas.

  • •Widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast across Thailand.
  • •Bangkok and low-lying areas are at risk of sudden flash floods.
  • •The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rain, accumulated water, and potential landslides.
  • •Sea conditions in the Andaman Sea will be rough with high waves, especially in the northern part.

Overview

  • •On June 1, 2026, the Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast for Thailand.
  • •The Meteorological Department forecasts continuous rain with scattered heavy rainfall across Thailand.
  • •The public in Thailand is urged to prepare for dangers from heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall, which may cause flash floods and landslides.
  • •People in risk areas near waterways and low-lying areas should be particularly cautious due to potential flooding.
  • •The northern Andaman Sea, from Phuket upwards, will have rough seas with waves of 2-3 meters, and over 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.
  • •Small boats in the northern Andaman Sea are advised to stay ashore during this period.
  • •Forecasted rainfall is 40% of the area with scattered heavy rain in provinces like Tak and Kamphaeng Phet.
  • •The forecast is due to a relatively strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Southern Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a monsoon trough.

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Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for weather forecasts and warnings.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพ)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, mentioned as being at risk of flash floods.
Western coast of Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้ฝั่งตะวันตก)
A region in Thailand forecast to experience very heavy rainfall.
Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️
A body of water bordering the western side of Thailand, experiencing rough seas.
Northern Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามันตอนบน)
The northern section of the Andaman Sea, experiencing high waves.
Phuket Province(จังหวัดภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A province in Thailand located on the northern Andaman Sea, affected by rough waves.
Krabi Province(จังหวัดกระบี่)ℹ️
A province in Thailand located on the southern Andaman Sea, affected by significant waves.
Upper Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทยตอนบน)
The upper section of the Gulf of Thailand, experiencing moderate waves.
Tak Province(จังหวัดตาก)ℹ️
A province in Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Kamphaeng Phet Province(จังหวัดกำแพงเพชร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Northeastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)
A region in Thailand forecast to experience thunderstorms.
Loei Province(จังหวัดเลย)ℹ️
A province in Northeastern Thailand mentioned in the weather forecast.
Chaiyaphum Province(จังหวัดชัยภูมิ)ℹ️
A province in Northeastern Thailand mentioned in the weather forecast.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️
A province in Northeastern Thailand mentioned in the weather forecast.
Buriram Province(จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์)ℹ️
A province in Northeastern Thailand mentioned in the weather forecast.
Surin Province(จังหวัดสุรินทร์)ℹ️
A province in Northeastern Thailand mentioned in the weather forecast.
Sisaket Province(จังหวัดศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️
A province in Northeastern Thailand mentioned in the weather forecast.
Ubon Ratchathani Province(จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)ℹ️
A province in Northeastern Thailand mentioned in the weather forecast.
Upper Central Thailand(ภาคกลางตอนบน)
A region in Thailand mentioned in the context of the monsoon trough.
Nakhon Sawan Province(จังหวัดนครสวรรค์)ℹ️
A province in Upper Central Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Uthai Thani Province(จังหวัดอุทัยธานี)ℹ️
A province in Upper Central Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Kanchanaburi Province(จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Upper Central Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Ratchaburi Province(จังหวัดราชบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Upper Central Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Suphan Buri Province(จังหวัดสุพรรณบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Upper Central Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Nakhon Pathom Province(จังหวัดนครปฐม)ℹ️
A province in Upper Central Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Samut Sakhon Province(จังหวัดสมุทรสาคร)ℹ️
A province in Upper Central Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Eastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออก)
A region in Thailand forecast to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Nakhon Nayok Province(จังหวัดนครนายก)ℹ️
A province in Eastern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Prachinburi Province(จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Eastern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Eastern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️
A province in Eastern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Chanthaburi Province(จังหวัดจันทบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Eastern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Trat Province(จังหวัดตราด)ℹ️
A province in Eastern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Eastern coast of Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้(ฝั่งตะวันออก))
A region in Thailand forecast to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Phetchaburi Province(จังหวัดเพชรบุรี)ℹ️
A province on the Eastern coast of Southern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province(จังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️
A province on the Eastern coast of Southern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Chumphon Province(จังหวัดชุมพร)ℹ️
A province on the Eastern coast of Southern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Surat Thani Province(จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️
A province on the Eastern coast of Southern Thailand forecast to receive scattered heavy rain.
Ranong Province(จังหวัดระนอง)ℹ️
A province in Southern Thailand on the western coast, forecast for heavy to very heavy rain.
Phang Nga Province(จังหวัดพังงา)ℹ️
A province in Southern Thailand on the western coast, forecast for heavy to very heavy rain.
Phuket Province(จังหวัดภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A province in Southern Thailand on the western coast, forecast for heavy to very heavy rain.
Krabi Province(จังหวัดกระบี่)ℹ️
A province in Southern Thailand on the western coast, forecast for heavy to very heavy rain.
Trang Province(จังหวัดตรัง)ℹ️
A province in Southern Thailand on the western coast, forecast for heavy to very heavy rain.
Satun Province(จังหวัดสตูล)ℹ️
A province in Southern Thailand on the western coast, forecast for heavy to very heavy rain.