Weather Alert: 'Erratic Weather' May 7-10, Heavy Rain Expected

Thairath•Society•18d ago

Reader Briefing

The Meteorological Department issued a third announcement warning of erratic weather, including heavy rain and strong gusts, across several regions of Thailand from May 7-10, 2026.

•The Meteorological Department has issued its third announcement regarding erratic weather.
•The warning covers the period from May 7-10, 2026.
•Affected areas include the North, Northeast, East, Central regions, Bangkok, and its surrounding provinces.
•Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusts are expected in some areas, with particular concern for the South.

Overview

•The Meteorological Department declared 'Erratic weather over Thailand (effective from May 7-10, 2026)' in Announcement No. 3.
•Erratic weather is predicted to affect Thailand from May 7-10, 2026.
•Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusts are forecast for the North, Northeast, East, Central regions, and Bangkok, due to an increase in convective activity.
•The South is expected to experience heavy rain in some areas as easterly winds over the South and Gulf of Thailand strengthen.
•The erratic weather is characterized by an increase in thunderstorms and strong winds, followed by a cooling trend due to a high-pressure system from China and moisture from the Gulf of Thailand.
•The public in affected areas are advised to beware of dangers from thunderstorms and strong gusts, with recommendations to avoid open spaces and unstable structures.
•Farmers are urged to reinforce fruit trees and take measures to protect agricultural produce and livestock.
•The public is advised to follow announcements from the Meteorological Department, which are available 24 hours a day via website, hotline 0-2399-4012-13, and 1182.

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Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The official Thai government agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing advisories.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital and most populous city of Thailand, which is expected to experience erratic weather.