Origins of Tropical Storm Maysak: Name Meaning, Naming Country, and Impact Duration on Thailand

The Meteorological Department has issued an announcement regarding a tropical storm." Tropical Storm Maysak "Announcement No. 6 (109/2026), which is the latest storm many are watching. Although the storm's center will not directly move into Thailand, it still influences many areas of Thailand with heavy to very heavy rainfall in some places, posing risks of flash floods, flash floods in forests, and strong sea waves.

Thairath Online reveals themeaningof the storm name" Maysak "What does it mean, which country named it, and how long will it affect Thailand's weather? Check here.

Get to know "Tropical Storm Maysak" What is it and where is its center located?

Tropical Storm Maysak (MAYSAK) is a tropical storm forming in the South China Sea, with its center located about 150 kilometers south of Nanning, China. China.It has maximum wind speeds near the center of about 74 kilometers per hour, moving north-northwest at approximately 15 kilometers per hour.

Explaining the meaning of "Maysak" What does it mean?

The word" Maysak "(MAYSAK) means teak wood (a type of tree). It is a word in the Khmer language, and it is one of the tropical cyclone names proposed by member countries of the Typhoon Committee to be used cyclically for naming storms forming in the western Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. The names are not based on the storm's severity but follow a predetermined list submitted by member countries.

Which country named "Maysak" (MAYSAK)

The storm name" Maysak "was proposed by" Cambodia "to the Typhoon Committee's list, which operates under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

Currently, member countries jointly submit tropical cyclone names in advance to be used sequentially each year. Once a name is used, it will be reused in the future.

The Meteorological Department warns that "Maysak" will cause heavy rain in Thailand until when?

Although Maysak will not directly make landfall in Thailand, it will indirectly affect the country by increasing rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas, especially from 4 to 6 July 2026. Key impacts include:

• 4 July 2026: Many areas across the country will experience heavy to very heavy rain, particularly in the north, upper northeast, east, and south regions.
• 5-6 July 2026: The upper north and upper northeast will continue to have heavy to very heavy rain in some areas.
• Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand: Strong winds and waves of 2-3 meters are expected; navigation should be conducted with caution.

However, the influence of Maysak will be prominent until 6 July 2026. After that, the storm's impact will gradually lessen as the system weakens. The public is advised to prepare for heavy rain, flash floods, flash floods in forests, and to avoid traveling through risky areas during continuous rain periods.

Source: Meteorological Department