Heavy rain with strong winds and hail hits several Bangkok areas

Heavy rain hit several parts of Bangkok at 4pm on Thursday (October 1, 2026), while strong winds and large amounts of hail alarmed residents in some locations.

Reporters identified Lat Phrao, Chatuchak, Lak Si, Ratchadaphisek and Mo Chit as areas affected by the rain, with hail reported in Ratchada, Lat Phrao and Chok Chai 4.

Road users were warned of poor visibility and slippery roads.

People in areas at risk were also advised to beware of strong gusts and hail striking buildings or vehicles.

The Bangkok Flood Control Center reported light to moderate rain at 5pm in Thawi Watthana, Taling Chan, Bang Phlat, Chatuchak, Lak Si, Chom Thong, Phra Khanong, Bang Na, Prawet, Bang Kho Laem and Bang Khun Thian districts.

Rain bands were moving north-west with a steady trend, while accumulated rainfall in Taling Chan stood at 91.5mm.

An earlier radar report from the Thai Meteorological Department at 4.35pm showed moderate to heavy rain over Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon. Most rain bands were moving west and showing an increasing trend.

The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology offered the following safety advice:

• Shelter indoors. Close doors and windows securely to limit exposure to hail and strong winds.
• Keep away from glass. Avoid areas near doors, glass windows, glass roofs and skylights, as hail could shatter glass and cause injuries.
• Avoid rooftops and balconies. Move indoors because these areas are directly exposed to hail and storm winds.
• Stay away from unstable structures outdoors. Buildings or structures could collapse onto people during a storm.
• Beware of lightning. Avoid objects that conduct electricity and umbrellas with metal components when outdoors.
• Avoid using electrical appliances during thunderstorms. Lightning could damage equipment and endanger users.
• Request assistance or report incidents. Call the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation’s safety hotline on 1784 or contact the department through LINE at @1784DDPM.

People in Bangkok and surrounding provinces can check weather conditions, rainfall, standing water and traffic through these channels:

• The Bangkok Flood Control Center’s Facebook page.
• Nong Chok radar station.
• Nong Khaem radar station.
• Rainfall forecasts for the next three hours.
• Live traffic images from closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras throughout Bangkok.
• Standing water updates from the Department of Drainage and Sewerage.

The Thai Meteorological Department’s seven-day forecast for Bangkok and surrounding provinces indicates:

• Thunderstorms covering 20–30% of the area from October 1–4, with southerly winds of 10–20 km/h.
• Thunderstorms covering 60–70% of the area on October 5–6, with heavy rain and strong gusts in some locations.
• Thunderstorms covering 40–60% of the area on October 7, with easterly winds of 10–20 km/h.
• Minimum temperatures are forecast at 25–27°C and maximum temperatures at 33–36°C.