Meteorological Department Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Eastern and Southern Thailand Amid Strong Winds in Northern Regions

Key summary

The Meteorological Department of Thailand issued a weather forecast on October 23, 2026, warning that the eastern and southern regions will experience heavy rainfall. The northern and northeastern areas are expected to face strong gusts of wind. Authorities advise residents in the southern region to exercise caution against sudden flooding, flash floods, and landslides due to accumulated rain in mountainous slopes and low-lying areas. High pressure systems covering northern Thailand and the South China Sea are driving moist easterly winds into the lower northeastern, central, Bangkok metropolitan area, and eastern regions, while a monsoon trough passes through the Gulf of Thailand and central southern Thailand. In the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, waves are expected to exceed 2 meters during thunderstorms, prompting warnings for ships to navigate carefully.