Final Announcement: Heavy Rain Warning, Check List of Affected Provinces with Some Areas Experiencing Heavy Rain

The Meteorological Department issued its final announcement warning of heavy rain, listing provinces still affected. Some areas will experience heavy rain that may cause flash floods and forest runoff in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying regions.

On 13 October 2026, the Facebook pageof the Meteorological Departmentposted the 13th weather warning at 05:00 stating that heavy rain will continue in some places, with forecast areas unchanged from the 12th announcement.

13 Oct 26

• Northern region: Kamphaeng Phet
• Northeastern region: Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin
• Central region: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, including Bangkok and its vicinity
• Eastern region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat
• Southern region: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi

Why is there still rain?

At the transition from rainy to cool season, cold air from China spreads down while moist winds continue to bring moisture. Additionally, a monsoon trough passing through the lower south causes heavy rain in many areas.

Precautions

• Beware of thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, and accumulated rainfall.
• Low-lying areas and foothills near waterways should watch for flash floods and forest runoff.
• Mariners should avoid sailing in areas of thunderstorms as waves may exceed 2 meters.
• Track rain patterns on radar athttps://weather.tmd.go.th
• For weather inquiries, call 1182

This warning ends here, but weather monitoring continues. At this seasonal change, weather can be unpredictable. We cannot change the weather but can use information to plan and adapt.

Regarding the full announcement titledHeavy to very heavy rain in Thailand, Announcement No. 13,it states that heavy rain continues in some areas, affecting the following regions:

• On 13 Oct 26: lower northern, lower northeastern, central, including Bangkok and vicinity, eastern, and southern regions.

This is due to high pressure or cold air masses from China covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea, combined with easterly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea over the lower northeastern, central, eastern, and upper southern regions. The southwest monsoon still covers the Andaman Sea while a monsoon trough passes through the lower south.

Residents are advised to be cautious of thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, heavy and accumulated rainfall which may cause flash floods and forest runoff in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying regions.

In the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, waves in thunderstorm areas may exceed 2 meters. Mariners should navigate cautiously and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas.

For safety and to minimize impacts, residents should plan their activities and travel carefully during this period and follow updates from the Meteorological Department via its website.http://www.tmd.go.thor call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours.