The Thai Meteorological Department issued its 7th weather advisory on June 29, 2026, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand and strong winds in the upper Andaman Sea from June 29 to July 3. The eastern region and western coast of the south will experience the heaviest rainfall due to a monsoon trough passing over the northern and northeastern regions combined with the strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.

Residents in affected areas are warned of the dangers from intense accumulated rainfall, which could cause sudden flash floods and torrential flooding, particularly in foothill areas near water channels and low-lying terrain. In the upper Andaman Sea, waves are expected to reach 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will see waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters during thunderstorms.

Boaters in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are advised to exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore during this period. The public is urged to carefully plan daily activities and travel during this time.

Affected provinces include: June 29: Chanthaburi and Trat (very heavy rain); Ranong and Phangnga (very heavy rain); plus Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Bangkok and surrounding areas, Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaew, Chachoengsao, Rayong, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Yala, Narathiwat, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun (heavy rain).

June 30: Similar patterns with slightly adjusted province listings.

Three men attempting to feed fish cages in a reservoir encountered disaster when the rope snapped and the cage drifted far from shore. After jumping into the water to retrieve it, one man drowned while two survived. At 8:00 AM on June 29, 2025, Navy SEAL Team 31 from Nakhon Ratchasima and diving personnel resumed search operations in Mueang Bun Reservoir, Crathum District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Previous search efforts the day before had been hampered by heavy rain, strong winds, waves, and powerful currents, leading rescuers to suspend operations at approximately 6:00 PM without locating the missing person.

According to community leaders, three residents went to feed the fish cages in Mueang Bun Reservoir when the rope tether broke, causing the cage to detach from the main raft and drift away. All three men jumped into the water to retrieve the rope and bring the cage back to shore. However, due to strong winds and currents, the cage drifted more than 200 meters away. Despite their efforts to pull it back, they were unsuccessful as it continued drifting further. They decided to swim back to shore.

People on shore saw them struggling and quickly launched a motorized boat to assist. However, one man, identified as Somchai, 48 years old, lost strength and drowned before reaching shore. Only two men could be rescued. After failing to locate the third man, they alerted police and rescue personnel.

Today, authorities discovered Somchai's body floating face-down on the water's surface, wearing only shorts. With the reservoir water level significantly depleted, it is believed his body was swept approximately 400-500 meters from the drowning location and became caught on a sand bar approximately 100 meters from shore.

Deputy Superintendent Prinyah Chop Sueng Noen of Crathum Police Station ordered the body brought to shore and transported to Crathum Hospital for forensic autopsy to determine the exact cause of death before releasing it to relatives for religious rites.

Ubon Ratchathani, a key province in Northeast Thailand with significant economic, agricultural, tourism, and border trade potential, faces ongoing water resource management challenges due to its location at the confluence of the Chi and Mun rivers before flowing into the Mekong. The convergence of these waterways combined with community expansion and land use changes incompatible with seasonal water flow patterns has resulted in recurring floods in low-lying areas of the Mun River basin.

Following the catastrophic 2011 floods that severely impacted Ubon Ratchathani's economy, utilities, transportation infrastructure, and agricultural areas, the Royal Irrigation Department has studied and designed a comprehensive water management approach through the "Ubon Ratchathani Flood Mitigation Project" to resolve recurring flooding and prepare for future climate variations.

Pichert Ratanaprasetkul, director of the Royal Irrigation Department's Engineering Design and Architecture Office, revealed on June 26, 2025 that the project is currently in the survey and detailed design phase, emphasizing the importance of academic data, public participation, and input from all sectors to ensure the development approach aligns with local conditions and genuine community needs.

"Modern water management is not merely about flood control," Ratanaprasetkul stated, "but must address long-term water security, ecosystem balance, agricultural support, community welfare, and adaptation to ongoing climate change."

The project encompasses areas in Khon Kaen (Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province) and six districts in Ubon Ratchathani (Warin Chamrap, Sawang Virawong, Na Yiao, Pibulmangsahan, and Sirindhon), all interconnected within the Mun River basin.

The project components include:

1. Main water diversion canal spanning 86.84 km, receiving water from Huai Khayung and discharging into the Mun River below Saphue Rapid. This is divided into two segments: Segment 1 (9.68 km) from Huai Khayung to Huai Phap with capacity of at least 400 cubic meters per second, and Segment 2 (77.16 km) from Huai Phap to the Mun River with capacity of at least 1,200 cubic meters per second.

2. Secondary water diversion canal spanning 5.20 km, drawing water from the Mun River below Huai Na Dam and discharging at least 800 cubic meters per second.

3. Five water gates and regulation structures along the diversion canals.

4. Ninety-two structures including 42 intake works, 22 discharge structures, 20 vehicle bridges, 5 water bridges, 2 culverts, and 1 railroad bridge.

The Royal Irrigation Department has contracted PSTG JV to conduct the survey and design phases of the project.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has acknowledged that captain Lionel Messi may not be at full fitness when joining the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina, the defending champions from the 2022 World Cup, will compete in the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico in Group F alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. While Argentina has not yet announced their 26-man squad for the World Cup defense, the main concern centers on Messi, the team's star striker, who recently suffered an injury while playing for Inter Miami, prompting questions about his readiness for the tournament. Scaloni has now provided an update on Messi's condition, acknowledging the star player may not be at 100 percent for defending the world championship. "The initial reports aren't entirely bad. Right now, we need to wait and see how his condition improves, pending further medical tests to confirm the medical findings," Scaloni said. "We all hope Messi will join the team at full fitness, but that's not reality. It's not just him either. Many players are still not fully recovered from injuries. Our main goal right now is to rehabilitate their bodies to ensure they go to the World Cup in the best possible physical condition."

Police spokesman outlines procedures for Thai suspects returned from Laos, including victim trafficking screening, online crime database checks, financial trail investigation, and immediate prosecution of call center gang members. May 27, 2026 – At the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Deputy Police Spokesperson Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairongk Phiwaprn revealed that officials from the Bolikhamxay Peace Command in Laos transferred 106 Thai suspects (55 men, 51 women) to Thai police at the Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridge Border Checkpoint 5 in Bolikhamxai for prosecution. When Thai or foreign nationals are returned from neighboring countries, officers will first initiate the NRM process to screen for human trafficking victims and determine if any individuals qualify for victim protection services. Officers will simultaneously request lists of all returnees for cross-referencing against the Royal Thai Police's online crime database systems, including the TPO system and online fraud investigation database, to check for connections to bank accounts, cryptocurrency accounts, call center gang cases, and online fraud. Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairongk stated that if individuals are found to be involved in financial trails or online crime cases, they will face immediate additional legal prosecution. Information will also be coordinated with relevant agencies to further expand the investigation into transnational criminal networks.

The Royal Thai Police spokesman clarified that police officers appearing on social media as influencers must maintain a professional image while in uniform. Following Police Commissioner General Kittiratchaya Panpetch's urgent directive on appropriate conduct for uniformed officers, particularly police influencers in public and social media, Deputy Police Commissioner Trairangsi Piwparn stated on May 27, 2569 at the Royal Thai Police headquarters that the Commissioner emphasizes proper conduct and adherence to regulations to demonstrate discipline and uphold the honor of the police force. The Commissioner does not ban officers from being influencers; in fact, he encourages all police to act as influencers to promote the force's positive image and showcase police work continuously. However, when officers post content in uniform on social media, they must comply with regulations. Police influencers must be role models, as the most basic police discipline involves proper uniform and grooming standards according to regulations. While there are more complex matters such as personal conduct, maintaining uniform discipline is comparatively straightforward.