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Thailand Weather Alert: Heavy Rain & Strong Winds Warned

Thailand Weather Alert: Heavy Rain & Strong Winds Warned

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand faces imminent heavy rainfall and strong winds, prompting warnings for potential flooding and rough seas.

  • •The Thai Meteorological Department issued a severe weather warning for heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds across the country.
  • •The warning is effective until June 1, 2026, with significant impacts expected in the South, East, and western North.
  • •Residents are urged to prepare for flash floods and mudslides, while sea travel, particularly for small boats, faces advisories due to high waves.
  • •The adverse weather is attributed to a strong southwest monsoon and a low-pressure trough across upper Thailand.

Overview

  • •The Department of Meteorology announced a severe weather warning, designated as Announcement Number 8 (86/2026).
  • •The warning is effective until June 1, 2026.
  • •The heavy rainfall and strong winds are due to a strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Southern Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, compounded by a low-pressure trough across upper Thailand.
  • •Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in some areas of the South, East, and western North.
  • •The public across Thailand is warned to be prepared for dangers from heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall, which could lead to flash floods and mudslides.
  • •Waves in the upper Andaman Sea, north of Phuket, will be rough, with heights of 2-3 meters, and over 3 meters in thunderstorms.
  • •Waves in the lower Andaman Sea, south of Krabi, and the upper Gulf of Thailand will be around 2 meters, and over 2 meters in thunderstorms.
  • •Sailors in the affected areas are advised to navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should avoid going out to sea during this period.

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Key Quotes

Department of Meteorology
"The public in Thailand should be prepared to beware of dangers from heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and mudslides."
ขอให้ประชาชนบริเวณประเทศไทยเตรียมพร้อมระวังอันตรายจากฝนตกหนักถึงหนักมาก และฝนที่ตกสะสมซึ่งอาจทำให้เกิดน้ำท่วมฉับพลันและน้ำป่าไหลหลาก
Department of Meteorology
"Sailors in the mentioned areas should navigate with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should refrain from leaving shore during the specified period."
ชาวเรือในบริเวณดังกล่าวเดินเรือด้วยความระมัดระวังและหลีกเลี่ยงการเดินเรือในบริเวณที่มีฝนฟ้าคะนอง ส่วนเรือเล็กบริเวณทะเลอันดามันตอนบนควรงดออกจากฝั่งในช่วงวันดังกล่าวไว้ด้วย

Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️
The official Thai government agency responsible for issuing weather warnings and forecasts.

Place

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️
A sea body to the west of Thailand, experiencing strong winds and high waves.
Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้)ℹ️
A region in Thailand affected by heavy rainfall.
Eastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออก)ℹ️
A region in Thailand affected by heavy rainfall.
Northern Thailand(ภาคเหนือ)ℹ️
The western part of this region is affected by heavy rainfall.
Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️
A sea body to the east of Thailand, experiencing strong winds.
Phuket Province(จังหวัดภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A province in Thailand marking the northern boundary of the upper Andaman Sea with high waves.
Krabi Province(จังหวัดกระบี่)ℹ️
A province in Thailand marking the southern boundary of the upper Andaman Sea, with rough seas in its lower part.