TMD warns of heavy rain in 4 Thai regions on October 6
Bangkok is among the areas at risk of heavy rain on October 6, with more rain forecast for central, eastern and southern Thailand on October 9–13
- The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain in four regions of Thailand for October 6.
- The affected regions are the North, Central (including Bangkok), East, and South, with numerous provinces specifically named in the forecast.
- In addition to heavy rain, the warning for Upper Thailand includes the possibility of gusty winds, lightning, and hail.
- The forecast also indicates that heavy rain may continue in some parts of the country on October 7, with rainfall expected to increase again from October 9-13.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, of heavy rain in four regions of Thailand, including Bangkok and its vicinity. Upper Thailand faces unsettled weather with heavy to very heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning and possible hail. The TMD issued Warning No. 10 at 5am Thailand time on October 6, following an earlier warning of heavy rain and hail. Rainfall in the Northeast is forecast to ease.
Heavy rain forecast for four Thai regions on October 6
The TMD’s heavy-rain forecast for October 6 identifies provinces in the North, Central region, East and South, as well as Bangkok and its vicinity:
North: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok and Phichit.
Central: Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram, together with Bangkok and its vicinity.
East: Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
South: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi and Trang.
Heavy rain remains possible in parts of Thailand on October 7
Heavy rain remains possible in parts of the North, Central region, East and South on October 7, according to the TMD forecast.
The TMD expects rainfall to increase again on October 9–13 in the East, Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and South.
Residents in low-lying areas urged to take extra care
People in low-lying areas, near waterways, on foothills or in places where water has already accumulated are advised to take extra care if rain continues.
Weather conditions can change during the day, and people are advised to move to a safe place if thunder or strong winds develop.
Travellers are advised to check weather radar before leaving home, allow extra time for journeys and monitor rainfall during the day so they can adjust their plans.
