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Severe! Weather Department Warns of Heavy Rains Across Most of the Country on May 8

Severe! Weather Department Warns of Heavy Rains Across Most of the Country on May 8

Prachachat•General•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Meteorological Department issues a severe weather warning for erratic conditions and heavy rainfall expected across most of the country on May 8.

  • •The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning due to the clash of cold air from China with hot Thai air.
  • •Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusts are predicted for the northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions, including Bangkok and its surroundings.
  • •The warning is in effect until May 10, 2026, with specific impacts expected from May 8-9 across most of the country, excluding some parts of the central and upper South.
  • •The department advises the public to exercise caution regarding flash floods and landslides, and for farmers to prepare for crop damage.

Overview

  • •The Thai Meteorological Department issued a severe weather warning, its fourth, concerning erratic weather and heavy rainfall.
  • •The erratic weather and heavy rainfall are expected to impact most of the country, particularly on May 8-9, 2026.
  • •A cold air mass from China is expected to clash with Thailand's hot air, leading to increased thunderstorms with strong gusts and heavy rain.
  • •The northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity, are expected to experience increased thunderstorms with strong gusts and some heavy rain.
  • •The department advises the public in affected areas to be aware of dangers from thunderstorms and strong gusts, urging avoidance of open spaces and unstable structures.
  • •Farmers are advised to strengthen fruit trees and prepare for potential damage to agricultural produce and livestock.
  • •The Meteorological Department will issue its next announcement on May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
  • •The southern region is also expected to experience heavy rain in some areas due to strengthening easterly winds.

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Key Entities

Organization

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

Person

Sukanyanee Yawincharn(นางสาวสุกันยาณี ยะวิญชาญ)
Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department mentioned in the article.