The Meteorological Department issued its second announcement warning of "heavy to very heavy rain" and strong waves in the Andaman Sea from 14 to 18 May 2026. Check which provinces will be affected and prepare accordingly. Tags: [weather, rain warning, Andaman Sea, Thailand, meteorology, flood risk]
On 13 May 2026, the website reported.Tags: [date, news report]The Meteorological DepartmentTags: [government agency, meteorology]issued the second announcement on heavy to very heavy rainfall in Thailand and strong waves in the Andaman Sea, stating that from 14 to 18 May 2026, rain will increase with some areas in the North, Central, East, and South regions experiencing heavy to very heavy rain.Tags: [weather forecast, rainfall, Thailand, meteorological warning]
The public in these areas is urged to be cautious of dangers from heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall that may cause flash floods and flash floods, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones. This is due to a strong low-pressure system in the lower Bay of Bengal moving northward to cover the upper Bay of Bengal, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.Tags: [flood risk, weather hazard, low-pressure system, monsoon, Thailand]
Waves and winds in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand will intensify. From 14 to 18 May 2026, waves in the Andaman Sea will be 2–3 meters high, exceeding 3 meters in areas with thunderstorms. In the upper Gulf of Thailand, waves will reach about 2 meters, rising above 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.Tags: [marine conditions, wave height, thunderstorms, Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand]
Fishermen in these areas are advised to navigate with caution and avoid sailing where thunderstorms occur. Small boats in the Andaman Sea should refrain from leaving shore during this period. The public is encouraged to follow updates from the Meteorological Department via their website.Tags: [fishermen advisory, marine safety, weather updates, Thailand]http://www.tmd.go.thTags: [website, Meteorological Department]Or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours a day.Tags: [hotline, meteorological information]
