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Thailand enters rainy season officially on May 15, 2026

Thailand enters rainy season officially on May 15, 2026

Thairath•Society•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand has officially entered its rainy season on May 15, 2026, marked by increased rainfall across most areas.

  • •The Thai Meteorological Department announced the official start of the rainy season.
  • •The rainy season officially commenced on May 15, 2026.
  • •Increased and continuous rainfall is expected to cover most parts of Thailand.

Overview

  • •On May 15, 2026, the Meteorological Department announced Thailand's official entry into the rainy season.
  • •The Meteorological Department officially announced that Thailand has entered the rainy season from May 15, 2026, onwards, due to specific atmospheric conditions.
  • •On May 14, 2026, Dr. Sukanyaanee Yavinyacharn, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, provided details on the seasonal transition.
  • •The transition to a southwest wind at 1.5 kilometers altitude, carrying moisture from the Andaman Sea, signifies the start of the rainy season.
  • •During this transitional period, weather may be variable, with potential for hot weather, thunderstorms, and strong winds until the rainy season is fully established.
  • •The Meteorological Department announced the start of the rainy season, impacting weather patterns across the country.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Sukanyaanee Yavinyacharn
"Thailand will officially enter the rainy season on May 15, 2026, with increased and continuous rainfall covering most parts of the country."
ประเทศไทยจะเริ่มต้นเข้าสู่ฤดูฝนอย่างเป็นทางการ ในวันที่ 15 พฤษภาคม 2026 โดยจะมีฝนเพิ่มมากขึ้นและฝนตกต่อเนื่องครอบคลุมพื้นที่ส่วนใหญ่ของประเทศ
Dr. Sukanyaanee Yavinyacharn
"The Meteorological Department hereby announces that Thailand has officially entered the rainy season from May 15, 2026, onwards."
กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา จึงขอประกาศประเทศไทยได้เข้าสู่ฤดูฝนอย่างเป็นทางการตั้งแต่วันที่ 15 พฤษภาคม 2026 เป็นต้นไป

Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️
The official Thai government agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate information.

Person

Dr. Sukanyaanee Yavinyacharn(ดร.สุกันยาณี ยะวิญชาญ)
The Director-General of the Meteorological Department who announced the official start of Thailand's rainy season.