Thai Met Dept Warning 14: Rain Shifts to South Nov 8-9

Thairath•Society•13h ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of decreased rain in upper Thailand and heavy to very heavy rainfall in the southern region from November 8-9, 2026.

•The Thai Meteorological Department issued Warning No. 14 on November 8, 2026.
•Upper Thailand will see decreased rain, though thunderstorms remain possible in the west of the North and Central regions.
•The South will experience increased rainfall and heavy to very heavy rain between November 8-9, 2026, and continuing in some areas until November 13, 2026.
•High pressure from China is causing stronger easterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

Overview

•The Thai Meteorological Department issued Warning No. 14 on November 8, 2026, with effects lasting November 8-9, 2026.
•The Thai Meteorological Department warns residents in the southern region of potential flash floods and forest runoff due to accumulated rainfall, especially in foothills and low-lying areas.
•High pressure or a cold air mass from China is covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea, strengthening easterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.
•The Thai Meteorological Department advises sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea to be cautious as waves may exceed 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
•Rain is decreasing in upper Thailand, but thunderstorms persist in the western parts of the North and Central regions.
•Heavy rain is expected in several areas of the southern region from November 8-13, 2026.
•The Thai Meteorological Department urges citizens to plan their travel and lives carefully during this period.

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Key Entities

Organization

Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The government agency issuing weather warnings and forecasts for Thailand.

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country affected by the weather changes described in the warning.

China(ประเทศจีน)ℹ️

The source of the high pressure or cold air mass affecting Thailand.

South China Sea(ทะเลจีนใต้)ℹ️

An area covered by high pressure from China.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

A body of water where easterly winds are strengthening and waves may exceed 2 meters.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

A body of water where easterly winds are strengthening and waves may exceed 2 meters.

North(ภาคเหนือ)ℹ️

A region of Thailand where thunderstorms remain possible, particularly in the west.

Central(ภาคกลาง)

A region of Thailand where thunderstorms remain possible, particularly in the west.

South(ภาคใต้)ℹ️

A region of Thailand experiencing increased rainfall and heavy to very heavy rain.

Northeast(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)ℹ️

A region of Thailand with 10 percent area covered by thunderstorms.