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Geological Department Warns 9 Provinces of Heavy Rain, Flash Floods, and Landslide Risk in Hillside Areas
Heavy rainfall across nine provinces including Tak, Phitsanulok, and Nakhon Sawan poses significant risk of landslides and flash floods in hillside areas through May 20, the Geological Department warns.
Experts Explain Why Bangkok Residents Felt Tremors from Myanmar's 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake off Myanmar's coast near Yangon on May 18 triggered tremors felt in Bangkok, with experts attributing the sensation to the city's soft soil amplifying seismic waves from the active Sagaing Fault 530 kilometers awa
5.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar Felt in Bangkok High-Rises
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake centered near Myanmar's southern coast was felt across Bangkok's high-rises on May 18, though Thailand's Earthquake Monitoring Center reported no damage or impact to the country. The tremors were amplified by Bang
Meteorological Department Issues 10th Warning as Heavy Rains Continue; Provinces at Risk Named
Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued its tenth warning as a southwestern monsoon brings heavy to very heavy rainfall across western, northeastern, and eastern regions through May 18, with the Western Coast of Southern Thailand fa
Indian Man Lifted 7 Seconds Into the Air by Storm Before Landing Over 100 Meters Away
A 50-year-old Indian man was lifted 15 meters into the air by a severe dust storm in Uttar Pradesh on May 13, carried over 100 meters, and landed in a sugarcane field with fractures but survived. The incident occurred as powerful storms swe
Today's Weather: Meteorological Department Names 40 Provinces, Issues Monsoon Alert for Heavy Rainfall
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall across 40 provinces through May 18, with the southwestern monsoon bringing dangerous conditions to the western coast and upper Andaman Sea. Flash floods and rough se
National Water Resources Office Reports Usable Water Down to 39% Nationwide—Central and Eastern Regions in Critical Condition
Thailand's water reserves have dropped to critical levels, with usable water nationwide at just 39% capacity and the central region at only 32%, as the country braces for heavy rainfall and flooding risks through mid-May.
Meteorological Department Releases 2025 Monsoon Timeline: When Heavy Rains Expected, When Dry Spells Likely
Thailand's monsoon season began May 15 with overall rainfall expected 10% below normal, though heavy rains are forecast for August-September with risks of flash floods and flooding across multiple regions.
Alert: High Tidal Surge Expected May 17-21, Seven Provinces Face Flooding Risk on Major Roads
High tidal surge expected May 17-21 will raise water levels along major rivers, threatening flooding on key roads and low-lying areas across seven central provinces including Bangkok and Samut Prakan.
Department of Mineral Resources Issues Landslide and Flashflood Alert for Three Northern Provinces
Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources has issued landslide and flash flood alerts for Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, and Chiang Mai provinces due to heavy rainfall expected through May 11. Local authorities and volunteers are mobilizing eme
Phetchabun Battered by Severe Storms for Second Consecutive Day, High Winds Topple Trees and Power Poles, Power Outages Affect Half the City
Phetchabun endured a second straight day of severe storms on May 10, with high winds downing trees and seven electrical poles, leaving half the city without power. Authorities deployed traffic management and worked to restore electricity wh
Storm Devastates Rayong Durian Orchards: 43 Tons Lost, Farmers Face 4.3 Million Baht Damage
A powerful May storm devastated durian orchards across Rayong province, destroying 43 tons of fruit worth 4.3 million baht and affecting 146 farmers during harvest season.