BANGKOK – Residents across southern Thailand must urgently prepare for severe weather conditions over the coming days. The Thai Meteorological Department recently issued a stern public warning regarding intense and sustained heavy rainfall. A powerful shifting monsoon pattern is moving directly toward the southern coastal provinces later this week. Ultimately, this significant weather change brings […]

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Thailand’s rainy season is still the stretch of the year when monsoon rains refill reservoirs and support rice farming, but its timing and impacts may feel less dependable. Records show that rainfall has increased overall, with more intense downpours, while projections point to different changes by region and season. A wetter national average doesn’t mean […]

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CHIANG RAI – In its fifth official announcement, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide weather alert for the upcoming week. From October 4 to 7, upper Thailand will face unstable weather, including thunderstorms and strong winds. The severe conditions are expected to begin in the northern and northeastern provinces. Residents should prepare […]

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BANGKOK – Thailand is facing a critical turning point as extreme weather events continually test the limits of its urban infrastructure. Relentless floods, blistering heatwaves, and vanishing coastlines have leading environmental experts sounding the alarm. Without urgent and comprehensive intervention, the nation’s economic hubs could face disastrous consequences in the coming years. Cities across the […]

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CHIANG RAI – Seven major provinces in Northern Thailand are currently bracing for heavy rain and severe weather conditions this week. The Thai Meteorological Department has officially issued a vital warning for incoming seasonal storms today. Residents across the entire northern region must adequately prepare for significant rainfall starting later today. These rapidly shifting weather […]

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