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Thai Met Warning: Heavy Rain May 14-18, Floods Risk, Stronger Seas

Thai Met Warning: Heavy Rain May 14-18, Floods Risk, Stronger Seas

Matichon•General•16d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong sea conditions from May 14-18, urging preparedness for flooding and rough seas.

  • •Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for Thailand from May 14-18, 2026.
  • •The warning covers the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southern regions.
  • •Residents are advised to be vigilant for flash floods and landslides.
  • •Sea conditions in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will become rougher, with waves reaching 2-3 meters and potentially higher during storms.
  • •Boats, especially small vessels in the Andaman Sea, are urged to exercise extreme caution or refrain from sailing during this period.

Overview

  • •The Meteorological Department issued its second announcement regarding heavy to very heavy rain and strong sea winds.
  • •The announcement is effective from May 14-18, 2026.
  • •Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southern regions of Thailand.
  • •The public in affected areas must exercise caution due to the risk of flash floods and landslides, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas near waterways.
  • •The increased rainfall is due to a strong low-pressure area over the lower Bay of Bengal moving to the upper Bay of Bengal, coupled with a strengthening southwest monsoon.
  • •Sea waves in the Andaman Sea are expected to be 2-3 meters high, and over 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.
  • •Waves in the upper Gulf of Thailand will be approximately 2 meters high, and over 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
  • •Fishermen are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms, with small boats in the Andaman Sea advised to stay ashore.

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Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️
Organization issuing weather warnings for Thailand.

Person

Sukananyanee Yavichan(น.ส.สุกันยาณี ยะวิญชาญ)
Director-General of the Meteorological Department at the time of the announcement.

Place

Bay of Bengal(อ่าวเบงกอล)ℹ️
Geographical location influencing weather patterns over Thailand.
Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️
Sea body to the west of Thailand experiencing strong winds and waves.
Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️
Sea body to the south of Thailand experiencing strong winds and waves.