Meteorological Department Issues Heavy Rain Alert for 28 Provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for 28 provinces, with the southern region facing very heavy downpours and the north and central regions expecting isolated thundershowers. A cold front from China is bringing cooler temperatures, strong winds, and rough seas with waves up to 2 meters in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Authorities urge the public to watch for flash floods and forest runoff, and advise boat operators to exercise caution.
Today's weather: The Meteorological Department names 28 provinces facing heavy to very heavy rain, warning of dangers from flash floods and forest runoff. It reveals upper Thailand braces for cooler temperatures and strong winds.
November 9, 2026 — The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts the next 24 hours for Thailand from 06:00 today to 06:00 tomorrow:
North: Isolated thundershowers covering 20% of the area, mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet. Low 20–24°C, high 28–34°C. Easterly winds 10–20 km/h.
Northeast: Cool mornings with temperatures dropping 2–4°C and strong winds. Low 18–23°C, high 31–34°C. Northeasterly winds 10–30 km/h.
Central: Isolated thundershowers covering 20% of the area, mostly in Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Low 21–24°C, high 32–34°C. Easterly winds 10–20 km/h.
East: Isolated thundershowers covering 30% of the area, mostly in Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 22–25°C, high 32–34°C. Northeasterly winds 15–30 km/h. Seas below 1 meter inshore, about 1 meter offshore, over 2 meters in thundershower areas.
South (east coast): Thundershowers covering 70% of the area with heavy rain in some places — Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Yala — and very heavy rain in parts of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Low 22–25°C, high 28–32°C. From Chumphon northward: easterly winds 15–35 km/h, waves 1–2 meters, over 2 meters in thundershowers. From Surat Thani southward: southeasterly winds 20–35 km/h, waves about 2 meters, over 2 meters in thundershowers.
South (west coast): Thundershowers covering 60% of the area with heavy rain in some places — Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Low 23–25°C, high 28–33°C. Easterly winds 15–30 km/h. Waves about 1 meter inshore, over 1 meter offshore, higher in thundershowers.
