Thai Weather Dept: Heavy Rain Warning for Bangkok & Several Areas (60% Chance)

Prachachat•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in various regions, including Bangkok, over the next 24 hours, with a 60% probability.

•Heavy rain is expected in the North, upper Northeast, East, and South of Thailand today.
•Bangkok and its vicinity are also predicted to experience thunderstorms with a 60% chance of rain.
•The forecast for the next 24 hours (May 23, 2026) indicates the presence of moderate southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea and Thailand.
•Citizens are warned of potential flash floods and landslides due to the heavy rainfall.

•The forecast covers the 24 hours from May 23, 2026.
•The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in many areas, including Bangkok.
•There is a 60% probability of heavy rain in affected areas.
•The heavy rain is due to a moderate southwest monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand.
•Heavy rainfall may cause flash floods and landslides, especially in low-lying areas and near water sources.
•The public is advised to be cautious of the heavy rain and accumulated water, and to take care of their health during the changing weather conditions.
•The forecast also mentions cloud conditions in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, with waves expected to be up to 2 meters high in some areas.
•The weather pattern is expected to decrease slightly between May 23-24, with reductions in rain but still significant rainfall in some northern, eastern, and western southern areas due to the moderate southwest monsoon. From May 25-29, increased rainfall, including heavy to very heavy rain, is expected on the windward side, particularly the East and West of the South, due to a strengthening southwest monsoon.

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Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The official agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts and warnings in Thailand.

Bangkok(กทม.)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, explicitly mentioned as an area expecting heavy rain.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

A body of water influencing the weather patterns in Thailand, mentioned in relation to monsoon activity and wave heights.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The nation where the weather forecast and its impacts are relevant.

Northern Thailand(ภาคเหนือ)ℹ️

A region in Thailand that is forecast to experience heavy rain.

Upper Northeastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือตอนบน)

A sub-region of Northeastern Thailand forecast to receive heavy rain.

Eastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออก)ℹ️

A region in Thailand expected to have heavy rain.

Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้)ℹ️

A region in Thailand forecast to experience heavy rain.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

A body of water relevant to the weather forecast, particularly regarding wave heights.

May 23, 2026(23 พ.ค.69)

The specific date for which the primary weather forecast in the article is issued.

May 25 – 29(25 – 29 พ.ค.)

A future period mentioned for a change in weather intensity, with an increase in rain.