Thailand Braces For Heavy Rainfall And Strong Winds
Thailand's Meteorological Department issued a level-five weather alert on July 10 for heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds across southern and eastern regions through July 15, with waves exceeding 4 meters in the Andaman Sea during
At 5 p.m. on July 10, 2025, Thailand's Meteorological Department issued alert number five regarding strong winds in the Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand, along with heavy to very heavy rainfall across southern Thailand's west coast, parts of central Thailand, and the eastern region, with impacts lasting until July 15, 2025.
From July 10-15, the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand will intensify, generating waves of 2-4 meters in the upper Andaman Sea, exceeding 4 meters in thunderstorm areas. The upper Gulf and lower Andaman Sea will see waves of 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters during thunderstorms. Sailors are urged to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm areas, while small boats should remain ashore during this period.
Between July 11-14, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in southern Thailand's west coast, parts of central and eastern regions, particularly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Kanchanaburi provinces. The public is warned of dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water that may cause sudden flooding and flash floods, especially in sloped terrain near waterways and low-lying areas.
Typhoon Bavi in the Pacific Ocean is forecast to pass through Taiwan and make landfall along Fujian Province, China, on July 11-12, 2025. The typhoon will not directly affect Thailand but will strengthen the southwest monsoon affecting the country. Travelers to affected regions should check weather conditions before departing.
The public is advised to plan activities and travel carefully during this period and monitor weather updates from the Meteorological Department via www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24/7. The next alert will be issued on July 11, 2025, at 5 a.m.
Affected provinces:
July 11: Kanchanaburi and Trat expected very heavy rain; Chanthaburi, Ranong, and Phang Nga expected heavy rain.
July 12: Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, and Phang Nga expected very heavy rain; Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Sa Kaew expected heavy rain; Chumphon, Surat Thani, Phuket, and Krabi expected heavy rain.
July 13: Kanchanaburi, Chanthaburi, Trat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, and Phang Nga expected very heavy rain; Ratchaburi expected heavy rain.
