Thai Meteorological Department Warns of Heavy Rain in 32 Provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour forecast warning of heavy rain across 32 provinces, including popular southern destinations such as Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Bangkok faces a 40% chance of thunderstorms, while the Andaman coast could see waves exceeding two meters. Authorities urge residents and boaters to watch for flash floods, mudslides, and hazardous sea conditions.
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts tomorrow's weather, naming 32 provinces facing heavy rain. Bangkok has a 40% chance of thunderstorms. A warning is in effect for flash floods and mudslides on October 23, 2026. The 24-hour outlook shows heavy rain in parts of the South, while upper Thailand will see scattered thunderstorms. Residents in affected areas should beware of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and accumulated rainfall that could trigger flash floods and mudslides in foothill and lowland areas. This is due to a weakening high-pressure system or cold air mass over upper northern and northeastern Thailand and the South China Sea, while easterly winds still cover upper Thailand, upper southern Thailand, and the upper Gulf of Thailand, combined with a monsoon trough crossing the central South. For the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, areas with thunderstorms will have waves exceeding two meters. Boaters should navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 PM today to 6:00 PM tomorrow: North — scattered thunderstorms covering 10% of the area, mainly Mae Hong Son, Tak, and Phetchabun; low 22-26°C, high 34-36°C; southeasterly winds 10-20 km/h. Northeast — scattered thunderstorms 10%, mainly Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani; low 22-25°C, high 34-36°C; northeasterly winds 10-20 km/h. Central — scattered thunderstorms 30%, mainly Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram; low 22-26°C, high 34-36°C; easterly winds 10-20 km/h. East — scattered thunderstorms 40% with isolated heavy rain, mainly Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat; low 24-26°C, high 33-36°C; easterly winds 10-30 km/h; waves below 1 meter, above 2 meters in thunderstorms. South (east coast) — thunderstorms 60% with isolated heavy rain, covering Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat; low 22-25°C, high 33-35°C; variable winds 15-30 km/h; waves about 1 meter, above 2 meters in thunderstorms. South (west coast) — thunderstorms 60% with isolated heavy rain, covering Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun; low 24-26°C, high 32-35°C; northwesterly winds 15-30 km/h; waves about 1 meter, above 2 meters in thunderstorms. Bangkok and vicinity — scattered thunderstorms 40%; low 25-27°C, high 33-35°C; easterly winds 10-20 km/h.
