Koh Lanta Weather News — Andaman Coast Storm & Seasonal Updates
Thailand Officially Enters 2026 Rainy Season
Thailand's rainy season officially began May 15, with meteorologists forecasting below-average rainfall compared to last year and historical trends.
National Water Resources Office Reports Usable Water Down to 39% Nationwide—Central and Eastern Regions in Critical Condition
Thailand's water reserves have dropped to critical levels, with usable water nationwide at just 39% capacity and the central region at only 32%, as the country braces for heavy rainfall and flooding risks through mid-May.
Meteorological Department Releases 2025 Monsoon Timeline: When Heavy Rains Expected, When Dry Spells Likely
Thailand's monsoon season began May 15 with overall rainfall expected 10% below normal, though heavy rains are forecast for August-September with risks of flash floods and flooding across multiple regions.
Alert: High Tidal Surge Expected May 17-21, Seven Provinces Face Flooding Risk on Major Roads
High tidal surge expected May 17-21 will raise water levels along major rivers, threatening flooding on key roads and low-lying areas across seven central provinces including Bangkok and Samut Prakan.
Department of Mineral Resources Issues Landslide and Flashflood Alert for Three Northern Provinces
Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources has issued landslide and flash flood alerts for Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, and Chiang Mai provinces due to heavy rainfall expected through May 11. Local authorities and volunteers are mobilizing eme
Phetchabun Battered by Severe Storms for Second Consecutive Day, High Winds Topple Trees and Power Poles, Power Outages Affect Half the City
Phetchabun endured a second straight day of severe storms on May 10, with high winds downing trees and seven electrical poles, leaving half the city without power. Authorities deployed traffic management and worked to restore electricity wh
Storm Devastates Rayong Durian Orchards: 43 Tons Lost, Farmers Face 4.3 Million Baht Damage
A powerful May storm devastated durian orchards across Rayong province, destroying 43 tons of fruit worth 4.3 million baht and affecting 146 farmers during harvest season.
Water Authority Reports April to June Will See Extreme Weather Variability With Drought and Rainfall Swings; Second Half of Year Faces Drought Risk
Thailand's water authority is accelerating assistance measures ahead of extreme weather variability expected from April to June, with drought risk looming in the second half of 2025. The Royal Irrigation Department has deployed 115 pumps an
Erratic Weather Brings Rain and Heat; Phayao Reservoir Water Level Drops Sharply as Dead Fish Float Ashore Amid Foul Odors
Phayao's Gwan reservoir faces a crisis as erratic weather causes water levels to drop sharply, leaving thousands of dead fish floating and emitting foul odors across the critical water source.
Summer Storms Batter Surin as Lightning Kills Cow in Rice Field; Owner Narrowly Escapes Death
A lightning strike killed a cow tied to a tree in a Surin rice field during severe storms on April 28, narrowly missing the owner who was heading to retrieve the animal.
Bangkok heat index hits 'danger' level, health alert
Bangkok authorities declared a dangerous heat index level Tuesday, warning residents—especially children, elderly people, and outdoor workers—to watch for heat-related illness symptoms like heatstroke and dizziness.
Severe Storm Devastates Phayao: Market Destroyed, Shops Damaged, Trees Block Roads, Homes in Ruins
A severe thunderstorm with powerful winds devastated Mae Jai District in Phayao on April 26, destroying the Jae Joo Market and damaging homes across multiple villages. Uprooted trees blocked roads while authorities cleared debris and assess