Heavy Rain Expected Across Northern Thailand and Andaman Coast
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will sweep across northern Thailand and the Andaman coast through July 24 due to a low-pressure system, with the upper Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand seeing moderate seas and waves reaching 2 meters during sto
The Thai Meteorological Department issues a 24-hour weather forecast for July 24, 2025, warning of heavy rainfall in northern Thailand and the western Andaman coast caused by a low-pressure trough over northern Vietnam and moderate southwest monsoon winds affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public is urged to remain alert for dangers from heavy rain and water accumulation. Sea conditions in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will be moderate with waves 1-2 meters high, rising above 2 meters during thunderstorms; fishermen are advised to navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorm areas. Tropical Storm Noel, currently northeast of the Philippines, is expected to move across the northern Philippines toward the upper South China Sea today and make landfall in Guangdong, China on July 25-26, 2025, with no impact on Thailand. Regional weather forecasts include: Northern region with 60% thunderstorms and heavy rain in Maehongson, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Tak, and Phetchabun; Northeastern region with 70% thunderstorms and heavy rain in Nongkhai, Buengkan, Udonthani, Sakonnakhon, Nakhonphanom, Mukdahan, Amnatcharoen, and Ubon Ratchathani; Central region with 60% thunderstorms and heavy rain in Lopburi and Saraburi; Eastern region with 70% thunderstorms and heavy rain in Nakhonnayok, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat with 1-2 meter waves rising above 2 meters during thunderstorms; Eastern Southern region with 40% thunderstorms primarily in Chumphon, Suratthani, Nakhonsithammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat with 1-meter waves offshore; and Western Southern region with 70% thunderstorms and heavy rain in Ranong, Phangnga, and Phuket with 1-2 meter waves.
