Koh Lanta Weather News — Andaman Coast Storm & Seasonal Updates
Phuket Braces For Heavy Rain And Rough Seas
The Thai Meteorological Department warns that heavy thunderstorms and rough seas will affect 70% of Phuket on July 1, urging residents and visitors to exercise caution.
51 Provinces Face Heavy Rain Across Thailand
Heavy rain is expected across 51 Thai provinces over the next 24 hours, with the Northeast, Eastern, and Southern regions facing particularly intense downpours as southwest monsoon winds strengthen over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records
France recorded around 1,000 additional deaths during last week's record-breaking heat wave, as extreme temperatures spread across Europe and sparked wildfires in Germany. The WHO warned Europe is warming faster than any other continent and
Meteorological Department Issues 7th Warning of Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall June 29 - July 3; Lists Affected Provinces
Thailand's Meteorological Department issued its 7th heavy rainfall warning for June 29–July 3, with the eastern region and southern coast expecting the most intense precipitation from a strengthening monsoon system. Flash floods and waves e
Department of Mineral Resources Warns 5 Provinces of Landslide and Flash Flood Risk from May 26-28
The Department of Mineral Resources warned five southern provinces including Krabi and Phuket of landslide and flash flood risks from May 26-28, triggered by heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters daily.
Meteorological Department Warns of Monsoon Battering Thailand, South Most Severe at 70% with Thunderstorms, High Seas in Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of intensifying southwest monsoons bringing heavy thunderstorms and rainfall to the south through May 29, with the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand experiencing waves up to 3 meters in storm areas.
Royal Irrigation Department Monitors Chao Phraya River Basin as Upstream Flooding Increases
The Royal Irrigation Department is monitoring rising water flow in the Chao Phraya River basin as upstream flooding increases, with the dam currently controlling levels to prevent downstream impacts.
Disaster Prevention Department Orders All Provinces to Prepare for Flooding as Cyclone Threat Looms
Thailand's Disaster Prevention Department has ordered all provinces to prepare for potential flooding as a cyclone threatens to bring heavy rainfall to western regions during the upcoming monsoon season starting late May.
Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm
Heavy downpours dumping over 130mm of rain across Phuket yesterday triggered flooding, toppled trees and traffic chaos, with authorities working to clear debris and restore drainage systems.
Heavy downpour traps 12 villagers foraging for mushrooms on mountain; rescue team saves all as flash floods block descent
A rescue team evacuated 12 villagers stranded on a mountain in Phitsanulok after heavy rain triggered flash floods that blocked their descent from mushroom foraging on May 20. All 12 people were safely rescued with no injuries reported.
Flash flooding strikes Phetchabun for third time as heavy rains continue; conditions expected to normalize if rainfall ceases tonight
Flash flooding surged through Phetchabun's Ban Tok subdistrict for the third time in a week, sweeping away motorcycles and temporarily closing a major highway as heavy rains continue across the mountainous region.
Phuket on High Alert: Heavy Rain, Flash Floods, and Rough Seas
Phuket authorities issued a disaster alert for May 19-21, 2026 as heavy rain and flash floods threaten the province, with all agencies ordered to maintain round-the-clock vigilance.