Thai Meteorological Department Warns of Heavy Rain in 32 Provinces
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On October 29, 2026, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasted that the South will continue to experience persistent rain with heavy to very heavy falls in some areas. Meanwhile, upper Thailand — particularly the Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East — will see thunderstorms and strong gusty winds. Residents in these areas are warned of hazards from thunderstorms, heavy rain, and accumulated rainfall that could trigger flash floods and mudslides, especially in low-lying areas near hills and watercourses. The pattern is driven by a low-pressure trough over the Andaman Sea combined with easterly winds covering Thailand and the Gulf, while a high-pressure system or cold air mass from China blankets upper Thailand and the South China Sea. In the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, waves will exceed two meters in thunderstorm areas; mariners should check routes, proceed with caution, and avoid sailing in stormy zones.
Regional breakdown for the 24 hours from 06:00 today to 06:00 tomorrow:
North: Isolated thundershowers (10% of area), mainly in Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Low 21–24°C, high 33–36°C. Easterly winds 10–20 km/h.
Northeast: Isolated thundershowers (20% of area), mainly in Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 21–22°C, high 32–35°C. Northeasterly winds 10–25 km/h.
Central: Scattered thundershowers (30% of area) with strong gusty winds in places, mainly in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram. Low 23–26°C, high 33–34°C. Easterly winds 10–20 km/h.
East: Scattered thundershowers (40% of area) with strong gusty winds, mainly in Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 22–25°C, high 32–35°C. Northeasterly winds 10–30 km/h. Seas below 1 meter, over 2 meters in thundershowers.
South (East coast): Widespread thundershowers (70% of area) with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla; very heavy rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Low 23–24°C, high 30–33°C. From Chumphon north: easterly winds 15–30 km/h; from Surat Thani south: southeasterly 15–30 km/h. Seas about 1 meter, over 2 meters in thundershowers.
South (West coast): Widespread thundershowers (70% of area) with heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, and Trang; very heavy rain in Phuket. Low 23–24°C, high 29–34°C. From Phang Nga north: easterly winds 15–35 km/h. Seas about 1 meter, 1–2 meters offshore, over 2 meters in thundershowers. From Phuket south: southwesterly winds.
