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Thai Weather Alert: More Rain & Strong Winds in North/Northeast From Chinese High-Pressure

Thai Weather Alert: More Rain & Strong Winds in North/Northeast From Chinese High-Pressure

Matichon•General•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Meteorological Department forecasts increased rainfall and strong winds in the North and Northeast due to a high-pressure system from China, issuing warnings for severe weather impacts.

  • •Increased rain and strong winds are expected in Thailand's North and Northeast regions.
  • •The forecast is attributed to a high-pressure system originating from China covering lower China and extending to upper Laos and Vietnam.
  • •The Meteorological Department warns of potential downpours, strong gusts, flash floods, and agricultural damage.
  • •Coastal areas in the South and the Gulf of Thailand will experience stronger easterly winds and rough seas.

Overview

  • •On May 7, 2026, the Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast for Thailand.
  • •A high-pressure system or cool air mass from China is covering lower China and is expected to extend to upper Laos, upper Vietnam, the upper Northeast, and the South China Sea.
  • •Southerly and southeasterly winds are bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to upper Thailand.
  • •Citizens in affected areas are warned to be cautious of thunderstorms, strong gusts, and heavy rainfall, with risks of flash floods and landslides.
  • •Farmers are advised to strengthen fruit trees and prepare for potential damage to crops and livestock.
  • •Sailors are urged to exercise caution due to waves of about 1 meter in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.
  • •Some areas, including Uttradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun, will experience minimum temperatures of 22-28°C and maximum temperatures of 35-41°C.
  • •The Northeast region faces 40% chance of thunderstorms with gusts, while other parts of the country have varying percentages of rain and temperature ranges.

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Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุ)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing meteorological warnings within Thailand.

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️
The country from which a high-pressure system is forecast to affect Thailand.
Northern Thailand(ภาคเหนือ)ℹ️
A geographical region in Thailand expected to experience increased rainfall and strong winds.
Northeastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)ℹ️
A geographical region in Thailand expected to experience increased rainfall and strong winds.
Laos(ลาว)ℹ️
A neighboring country whose upper region will be affected by the high-pressure system originating from China.
Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️
A neighboring country whose upper region will be affected by the high-pressure system originating from China.
Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️
A body of water to the south of Thailand that will experience stronger winds and rougher seas.
South China Sea(ทะเลจีนใต้)ℹ️
A sea area that will be covered by the high-pressure system and contribute to moisture for Thailand.
Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้)ℹ️
A geographical region in Thailand that will experience stronger easterly winds and increased rainfall in some parts.
Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️
A sea area to the west of Southern Thailand where waves are expected to be around 1 meter.