Thai Weather Forecast Songkran 2026: Extreme Heat, Scattered Thunderstorms

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The Thai Meteorological Department predicts extremely hot weather with scattered thunderstorms for Songkran 2026, affecting the entire country.

•The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a Songkran 2026 weather forecast.
•The forecast predicts extremely hot weather across Thailand from April 10-17, 2026.
•Scattered thunderstorms are expected in some areas, with potential for strong winds and hail in the Northeast and East.
•Southern regions will experience some thunderstorms and daytime heat.
•Calm seas are anticipated in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

•From April 10-17, 2026, Thailand is expected to experience hot to extremely hot weather.
•The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of extreme heat and scattered thunderstorms during Songkran 2026.
•The hot weather is due to a low-pressure area caused by heat covering upper Thailand.
•Certain areas in the Northeast and East may experience thunderstorms, strong gusts, and hail, resulting in potential disruption.
•Southern regions will also face scattered thunderstorms and daytime heat due to westerly winds.
•A high-pressure area from China will begin to cover the South China Sea on April 16-17, 2026, strengthening southeasterly and southerly winds.
•Waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are expected to be calm throughout the period.

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Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The meteorological agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts in Thailand.