Weather
Department of Mineral Resources Warns 5 Provinces of Landslide and Flash Flood Risk from May 26-28
The Department of Mineral Resources warned five southern provinces including Krabi and Phuket of landslide and flash flood risks from May 26-28, triggered by heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters daily.
Meteorological Department Warns of Monsoon Battering Thailand, South Most Severe at 70% with Thunderstorms, High Seas in Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of intensifying southwest monsoons bringing heavy thunderstorms and rainfall to the south through May 29, with the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand experiencing waves up to 3 meters in storm areas.
Royal Irrigation Department Monitors Chao Phraya River Basin as Upstream Flooding Increases
The Royal Irrigation Department is monitoring rising water flow in the Chao Phraya River basin as upstream flooding increases, with the dam currently controlling levels to prevent downstream impacts.
Disaster Prevention Department Orders All Provinces to Prepare for Flooding as Cyclone Threat Looms
Thailand's Disaster Prevention Department has ordered all provinces to prepare for potential flooding as a cyclone threatens to bring heavy rainfall to western regions during the upcoming monsoon season starting late May.
Heavy downpour traps 12 villagers foraging for mushrooms on mountain; rescue team saves all as flash floods block descent
A rescue team evacuated 12 villagers stranded on a mountain in Phitsanulok after heavy rain triggered flash floods that blocked their descent from mushroom foraging on May 20. All 12 people were safely rescued with no injuries reported.
Flash flooding strikes Phetchabun for third time as heavy rains continue; conditions expected to normalize if rainfall ceases tonight
Flash flooding surged through Phetchabun's Ban Tok subdistrict for the third time in a week, sweeping away motorcycles and temporarily closing a major highway as heavy rains continue across the mountainous region.
Should You Unplug Electrical Appliances During Thunder and Lightning? Panasonic Explains
Panasonic recommends using surge-protected power strips before storms arrive rather than unplugging appliances during thunder, as touching plugs during lightning poses electrical shock risks. The company warns that surge protectors degrade
Department of Mineral Resources Issues Landslide and Flooding Alert for 14 Provinces
Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources warned of landslide and flooding risks in 14 provinces across the South, Northeast, and North due to heavy monsoon rains expected to continue over vulnerable hillside and low-lying areas.
Disaster Prevention Department Alerts All Provinces and Bangkok to Monitor Flash Floods and Flooding; Southern 6 Provinces on Alert for Strong Waves May 19-21
Authorities issued alerts across Thailand on May 19 for flash floods and heavy rainfall, with six southern provinces including Phuket and Krabi warned of strong waves through May 21 as monsoon rains intensify.
Military Unit 423 Rushes to Protect Tak School with Sandbag Barriers Following Flashflood Damage
Military Unit 423 deployed sandbag barriers at a Tak Province school after flashfloods damaged the area, protecting classrooms from further water and mud infiltration as heavy rains continued through May 21.
Flash floods hit Tak school after five days of rain
Five days of heavy rain triggered flash floods in Thailand's Tak province, inundating a school and nearby veterans' village in mountainous Phop Phra district as residents scrambled to move belongings to safety.
Royal Irrigation Department Continues Water Situation Monitoring Ahead of 2025 Monsoon Season
Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department reports major reservoirs at 57% capacity as of May 19, ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, with rainfall running 27% below normal nationwide.