Thai Met Dept warns of heavy rain August 6-9, 2026

Thairath•Society•6d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds affecting various regions from August 6 to 9, 2026.

•The Thai Meteorological Department issued announcement No. 6 regarding heavy rain and strong winds.
•The weather warning is effective from August 6 to 9, 2026.
•Affected areas include the North, Northeast, East, Central regions, Bangkok and its vicinity, and the South.
•Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are advised to refrain from leaving shore.

•The weather warning is effective from August 6 to August 9, 2026.
•Heavy rain is caused by a monsoon trough passing through the upper North and upper Northeast, combined with strong southwest monsoons covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
•The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall which may cause flash floods and forest run-off, particularly in foothills near waterways and low-lying areas.
•Wave heights in the upper Andaman Sea are 2-4 meters, and more than 4 meters in thunderstorm areas.
•Wave heights in the upper Gulf of Thailand are 2-3 meters, and more than 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.
•The Thai Meteorological Department advises sailors in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand to navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorm areas.
•The Thai Meteorological Department advises small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand to refrain from leaving shore from August 6 to 9, 2026.
•The Thai Meteorological Department urges citizens to plan their lives and travel carefully and monitor updates via the Thai Meteorological Department website or hotlines.

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Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The government agency issuing weather warnings and rainfall forecasts.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

A sea area experiencing strong winds and high waves.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

A sea area experiencing strong winds and high waves.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

An area expected to experience heavy rain.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country experiencing heavy rain and monsoon effects.