Rainfall Decreases Nationwide, Western South Faces Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Warning

Matichon•General•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Meteorological Department forecasts a decrease in rainfall across Thailand, with a warning for potential flash floods in the western South due to persistent heavy showers.

•The Meteorological Department reported a general decrease in rainfall across Thailand.
•However, heavy rain is still expected in certain areas of the western South.
•There is a warning for flash floods and landslides in low-lying areas and near waterways.
•Seas in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand will experience moderate to high waves.

Overview

•On May 24, 2026, the Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast.
•The Meteorological Department stated that Thailand will experience reduced rainfall.
•Heavy rain is expected in some parts of the western South, necessitating caution.
•Citizens must be aware of the dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall, which could lead to flash floods and landslides.
•The weather pattern is influenced by the moderate southwest monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand.
•Waves in the upper Andaman Sea will be approximately 2 meters.
•Seafarers are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.
•Most areas in the North, Northeast, Central, East, and South are expected to have thunderstorms with varying probabilities.

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Key Quotes

Meteorological Department

"The public is urged to be aware of dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and sudden torrents."

ขอให้ประชาชนระวังอันตรายจากฝนตกหนัก และฝนที่ตกสะสม ซึ่งอาจทำให้เกิดน้ำท่วมฉับพลันและน้ำป่าไหลหลาก

Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The official Thai body responsible for weather forecasting and issuing warnings.

Place

Western South(ภาคใต้ฝั่งตะวันตก)

Geographical region in Thailand identified as experiencing heavy rainfall.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

Body of water where moderate to high waves are expected.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

Body of water where moderate to high waves are expected.