Thailand Drought Risk: Usable Water 38%, Heavy Rain Monitored May 30-June 1, 2026
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Key Entities
Organization
Office of the National Water Resources(สำนักงานทรัพยากรน้ำแห่งชาติ)
An organization that summarizes the national water situation and issues warnings regarding potential heavy rainfall.
Department of Royal Irrigation(กรมชลประทาน)
An organization preparing for the rainy season by clearing obstructions and weeds to improve drainage efficiency.
Place
A province in the Northern region where the highest rainfall was recorded at 116 mm.
A province in the Northeast region that recorded the highest rainfall at 116 mm.
A province in the Central region that recorded rainfall of 48 mm.
A province in the Eastern region that recorded rainfall of 36 mm.
A province in the Western region that recorded rainfall of 48 mm and is at risk of heavy rain.
A province in the Southern region that recorded the highest rainfall at 115 mm.
A body of water that the strong southwest monsoon is currently covering.
The country facing a drought crisis and expected to receive increased rainfall.
A body of water that the strong southwest monsoon is currently covering.
An area where the monsoon trough is passing over.
Western coast of the Southern region(ภาคใต้ฝั่งตะวันตก)
An area in the Southern region expected to experience some heavy rainfall.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province identified as being at risk of heavy rain.
A province where the Department of Royal Irrigation is clearing weeds and obstructions in canals to improve water flow.
Nong Tao Subdistrict, Ban Mi District(ต.หนองเต่า อ.บ้านหมี่)
A subdistrict and district in Lopburi Province where canal clearing operations are underway.
Drainage Canal 7 Left(คลองระบาย 7 ซ้าย)
A drainage canal in Nong Tao Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province, where weeding is being done to facilitate water flow.
A province where the Department of Royal Irrigation is clearing weeds and water hyacinths from important canals.
A province where the Department of Royal Irrigation is clearing weeds and water hyacinths from important canals.
Phai Phra Subdistrict, Bang Sai District(ต.ไผ่พระ อ.บางไทร)
A subdistrict and district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province where water hyacinth removal is occurring.
Phai Phra Canal(คลองไผ่พระ)
A canal in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province where water hyacinth removal is underway.
Khlong Song Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District(ต.คลองสอง อ.คลองหลวง)
A subdistrict and district in Pathum Thani Province where water hyacinth removal is occurring.
Raphiphat Canal(คลองระพีพัฒน์)
A canal in Pathum Thani Province that is important for navigation and water management, currently undergoing water hyacinth removal.
Law
9 measures to cope with the rainy season of 2026(9 มาตรการรับมือฤดูฝน ปี 2026)
A set of measures implemented by the Department of Royal Irrigation to manage flood risks and enhance drainage efficiency.