Disaster Prevention Agency Warns 60 Provinces to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds May 7-10
Thailand's Disaster Prevention Agency has alerted 60 provinces nationwide to prepare for thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall expected May 7-10, with the North and Northeast regions facing the highest risk.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued alerts to 60 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central regions, and Bangkok to prepare for thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, and heavy rainfall between May 7-10. On May 7, 2025, DDPM Director-General Theeraphatt Katchamat reported that the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Operations Center is monitoring weather conditions and risk factors. The Meteorological Department's second announcement (51/2569) on variable weather conditions in Thailand (effective May 7-10) indicates that a high-pressure system and cold air mass from China will extend over the Northeast and South China Sea, while southerly and southeasterly winds will carry moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into northern Thailand. Strengthening easterly winds over the South and Gulf of Thailand will trigger increased thunderstorms, strong gusts, and heavy rainfall in the North, Northeast, Central regions, Bangkok, and surrounding areas.
Monitored areas for thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain between May 7-10 include:
May 7-9: Northern provinces (17): Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampoon, Lamphang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani. Northeastern provinces (20): Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani. Central provinces (23): Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Samut Prakan.
May 10: Northern provinces (15): Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampoon, Lamphang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun. Northeastern provinces (5): Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani.
Bangkok and surrounding areas are on alert May 7-10.
The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Operations Center has coordinated with 60 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central regions, and Bangkok, including local disaster prevention centers in high-risk areas, to remain alert and prepared. Authorities are instructed to closely monitor weather and disaster situations, coordinate with local government organizations to warn residents in advance, and prepare emergency equipment and response teams. The public is urged to follow official weather forecasts and alerts, inspect homes and buildings for structural integrity, avoid staying in open areas under large trees, billboards, or weak structures to prevent collapse injuries and lightning strikes, and be alert to dangers from heavy rain that may cause flash floods and flash flooding. Farmers should prepare to protect agricultural products and livestock, and everyone should maintain health during weather changes. Residents can monitor alerts through the 'THAI DISASTER ALERT' application.
