The Meteorological Department forecasts rain and warns that between 16:30 and 17:00, rain is expected to cover many areas in Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, and Chonburi for about one hour.
On 5 May 2026, the Meteorological Department reported and provided a current rainfall forecast for Bangkok and its vicinity at 16:00. They found light to moderate rain with heavy showers in some locations including Bangkok (Khlong Toei, Watthana, Yannawa, Sathorn, Pathum Wan, Taling Chan districts), Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, and Chonburi. The rain clusters were moving westward, covering Bangkok (Yannawa, Sathorn, Pathum Wan, Samphanthawong, Bang Rak, Taling Chan, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae districts), Chonburi, Samut Sakhon, and Nakhon Pathom.
Afterwards, between 16:30 and 17:00, rain is expected to cover Bangkok (Sathorn, Khlong San, Phra Nakhon, Bang Kho Laem, Thon Buri, Bangkok Noi, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae, Taling Chan districts), Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, and Chonburi, with coverage expected to last more than one hour.
Source:Meteorological Department