TMD Warns of Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Aug 6-9 2026

Thairath•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for heavy rain and strong winds affecting Thailand from August 6 to 9, 2026.

•The Thai Meteorological Department issued Warning No. 4 on August 5, 2026.
•Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Northern, Northeastern, and Eastern Thailand, and heavy rain in Central Thailand, Bangkok and vicinity, and Southern Thailand from August 6-9, 2026.
•Strong winds and waves of 2-4 meters are expected in the upper Andaman Sea, and 2-3 meters in the upper Gulf of Thailand.
•Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand should avoid leaving shore from August 6-9, 2026.

•The Thai Meteorological Department issued the announcement on August 5, 2026, with effects spanning August 6-9, 2026.
•Heavy rain is caused by a monsoon trough passing through upper Northern and upper Northeastern Thailand and a strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.
•The Thai Meteorological Department warns citizens of sudden floods and forest runoff, especially in foothills near waterways and low-lying areas.
•The upper Andaman Sea will have waves of 2-4 meters, and waves over 4 meters in thunderstorm areas.
•The upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves of 2-3 meters, and waves over 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.
•The Thai Meteorological Department advises sailors in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand to navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorm areas.
•The Thai Meteorological Department advises small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand to refrain from leaving shore between August 6-9, 2026.
•Citizens are advised to plan travel and daily life carefully and monitor updates via the Thai Meteorological Department website or hotlines.

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Thai Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The agency issuing weather warnings and monitoring rainfall and wind conditions in Thailand.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country affected by the monsoon trough and southwest monsoon causing heavy rain.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

An area expected to experience heavy rain.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

A sea area experiencing strong winds and high waves.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

A sea area experiencing strong winds and high waves.