Typhoon Koto Typhoon Koto is the newest tropical storm to form and may affect weather conditions in various areas. However, whether Typhoon Koto will enter Thailand and which areas it might impact remains uncertain. Thairath Online summarizes the information. What does Typhoon Koto mean? Who named it and the latest update on its current location.
Typhoon Koto (Koto) means a type of traditional Japanese stringed instrument called “koto.” The name was submitted by Japan. The naming criteria for typhoons come from local languages of 14 member countries including China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,Vietnam, Malaysia, Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, North Korea, the Philippines, Micronesia, Japan, and the United States. Each country proposes 10 names that are used in rotation.
Tropical Storm Koto formed in the central South China Sea at 16:00 on 26 November 2025 GMT+7. It is moving west with a slight northward tilt. As of 04:00 on 27 November 2025 GMT+7, Tropical Storm Koto has intensified into Typhoon Koto.
Typhoon Koto is moving west with a slight northward tilt, while a high-pressure system or cold air mass covers Vietnam and the South China Sea. The typhoon is expected to weaken rapidly near the southern coast of Vietnam.
According to the latest typhoon path, the Meteorological Department announced that " Typhoon Koto will not move into Thailand but will cause temperatures in upper Thailand to drop, bringing cold to very cold weather and strong winds.
In the northeastern region, temperatures will fall by 4-7 degrees Celsius. In the north, central region including Bangkok and its vicinity, east, and upper southern regions, temperatures will drop 2-4 degrees Celsius. Mountain peaks and highlands will experience cold to very cold weather with lows between 3-12 degrees Celsius.
However, even though Typhoon Koto will not enter Thailand or cause flooding or heavy rain, it will lower temperatures in many areas. People are advised to take care of their health continuously. You can follow the situation closely via the Meteorological Department or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours.
Source:Meteorological Department