Koh Lanta Weather News — Andaman Coast Storm & Seasonal Updates
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy rain and localised flooding hit several parts of Phuket today (May 20) as officials warned residents to remain cautious over the possibility of more rain and strong winds through the weekend.
Should You Unplug Electrical Appliances During Thunder and Lightning? Panasonic Explains
Panasonic recommends using surge-protected power strips before storms arrive rather than unplugging appliances during thunder, as touching plugs during lightning poses electrical shock risks. The company warns that surge protectors degrade
Department of Mineral Resources Issues Landslide and Flooding Alert for 14 Provinces
Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources warned of landslide and flooding risks in 14 provinces across the South, Northeast, and North due to heavy monsoon rains expected to continue over vulnerable hillside and low-lying areas.
Disaster Prevention Department Alerts All Provinces and Bangkok to Monitor Flash Floods and Flooding; Southern 6 Provinces on Alert for Strong Waves May 19-21
Authorities issued alerts across Thailand on May 19 for flash floods and heavy rainfall, with six southern provinces including Phuket and Krabi warned of strong waves through May 21 as monsoon rains intensify.
Military Unit 423 Rushes to Protect Tak School with Sandbag Barriers Following Flashflood Damage
Military Unit 423 deployed sandbag barriers at a Tak Province school after flashfloods damaged the area, protecting classrooms from further water and mud infiltration as heavy rains continued through May 21.
Flash floods hit Tak school after five days of rain
Five days of heavy rain triggered flash floods in Thailand's Tak province, inundating a school and nearby veterans' village in mountainous Phop Phra district as residents scrambled to move belongings to safety.
Royal Irrigation Department Continues Water Situation Monitoring Ahead of 2025 Monsoon Season
Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department reports major reservoirs at 57% capacity as of May 19, ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, with rainfall running 27% below normal nationwide.
Geological Department Warns 9 Provinces of Heavy Rain, Flash Floods, and Landslide Risk in Hillside Areas
Heavy rainfall across nine provinces including Tak, Phitsanulok, and Nakhon Sawan poses significant risk of landslides and flash floods in hillside areas through May 20, the Geological Department warns.
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
Phuket authorities extended severe weather alerts due to ongoing southwest monsoon conditions bringing heavy rain, rough seas and flood risks across the island.
Experts Explain Why Bangkok Residents Felt Tremors from Myanmar's 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake off Myanmar's coast near Yangon on May 18 triggered tremors felt in Bangkok, with experts attributing the sensation to the city's soft soil amplifying seismic waves from the active Sagaing Fault 530 kilometers awa
5.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar Felt in Bangkok High-Rises
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake centered near Myanmar's southern coast was felt across Bangkok's high-rises on May 18, though Thailand's Earthquake Monitoring Center reported no damage or impact to the country. The tremors were amplified by Bang
Meteorological Department Issues 10th Warning as Heavy Rains Continue; Provinces at Risk Named
Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued its tenth warning as a southwestern monsoon brings heavy to very heavy rainfall across western, northeastern, and eastern regions through May 18, with the Western Coast of Southern Thailand fa