Weather
Water Authority Reports April to June Will See Extreme Weather Variability With Drought and Rainfall Swings; Second Half of Year Faces Drought Risk
Thailand's water authority is accelerating assistance measures ahead of extreme weather variability expected from April to June, with drought risk looming in the second half of 2025. The Royal Irrigation Department has deployed 115 pumps an
Erratic Weather Brings Rain and Heat; Phayao Reservoir Water Level Drops Sharply as Dead Fish Float Ashore Amid Foul Odors
Phayao's Gwan reservoir faces a crisis as erratic weather causes water levels to drop sharply, leaving thousands of dead fish floating and emitting foul odors across the critical water source.
Summer Storms Batter Surin as Lightning Kills Cow in Rice Field; Owner Narrowly Escapes Death
A lightning strike killed a cow tied to a tree in a Surin rice field during severe storms on April 28, narrowly missing the owner who was heading to retrieve the animal.
Bangkok heat index hits 'danger' level, health alert
Bangkok authorities declared a dangerous heat index level Tuesday, warning residents—especially children, elderly people, and outdoor workers—to watch for heat-related illness symptoms like heatstroke and dizziness.
Severe Storm Devastates Phayao: Market Destroyed, Shops Damaged, Trees Block Roads, Homes in Ruins
A severe thunderstorm with powerful winds devastated Mae Jai District in Phayao on April 26, destroying the Jae Joo Market and damaging homes across multiple villages. Uprooted trees blocked roads while authorities cleared debris and assess
Seventh Seasonal Storm Alert: Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds, and Hail Expected in 39 Provinces Including Bangkok and Surrounding Areas
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a seventh seasonal storm alert for 39 provinces including Bangkok, warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail through April 25. Residents are advised to avoid open areas and seek shelter, whi