Koh Lanta Weather News — Andaman Coast Storm & Seasonal Updates
Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain Across Thailand Including Bangkok
A southwest monsoon system is bringing heavy rain across Thailand through late July, with a tropical depression expected to form over the Pacific between July 24–25. The North and Northeast face the highest risk of dangerous rainfall and ac
Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Fell Tree Onto Pickup Truck
A large tree toppled onto a white pickup truck in Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai during heavy rain and strong winds on July 22, crushing the roof and damaging power lines, though no injuries were reported.
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Off Sumatra Felt in Phuket
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off northern Sumatra on Wednesday morning, with tremors felt across Phuket and the region located about 381 kilometers away.
Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Rattles Chiang Mai
A minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck Wianghaeng District in Chiang Mai early Wednesday morning, with residents reporting light tremors but no structural damage.
Heavy Rain Expected Nationwide, South Sees 30% Drop
Heavy rain is expected across northern, northeastern, and eastern Thailand over the next 24 hours, with the south seeing a 30% drop due to the southwest monsoon. Flash floods are possible in hilly areas and low-lying zones nationwide.
Storm Batters Thai Police Base in Trat, Felling Trees
A severe storm battered a Thai border patrol police base in Trat province on July 12-13, toppling over 10 large trees and damaging buildings, solar panels, and infrastructure, though no personnel were injured.
Heavy Rain Expected July 20-21, Flood Risk Nationwide
Heavy rain and potential flooding threaten Thailand on July 20-21 as a low-pressure system moves over Laos and northern Vietnam, with the northern and western central regions most at risk.
Storm Baroui Triggers Trat's Second-Highest Rainfall; Dam Overflows
Tropical Storm Baroui has triggered Trat Province's second-highest rainfall on record at 155.4mm in 24 hours, causing a major dam overflow and flooding across multiple districts with 98 destroyed houses reported so far.
Typhoon Bavi Weakens; China Battles Thousands of Fallen Trees
Typhoon Bavi weakened after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, but left thousands of fallen trees and widespread damage across the region. Taiwan meanwhile recorded intense rainfall and over 130 storm-related injuries as
High Tides Expected in 6 Central Provinces and Bangkok
High tides are expected to cause riverbank and canal overflows in six central provinces and Bangkok between July 13-19, with peak water levels occurring during evening hours that may flood low-lying areas outside existing barriers.
Mild Earthquake Rattles Phayao, No Damage
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake shook Dok Khamtai district in Phayao province on July 10, with no damage or injuries reported. Authorities attributed the tremor to movement along the Phayao Fault Zone.
Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Strikes Phayao Province
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck Phayao Province on July 10 near the Sawaang Arom area, causing brief tremors but no reported damage or injuries. Authorities are monitoring the situation and urging residents to remain alert for any aftersh