Thailand faces prolonged El Niño risk as DCCE steps up response
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand is expected to face a high risk of El Niño conditions from June 2026 to early 2027, with lower rainfall, warmer temperatures and possible impacts on water supplies, agriculture and disaster preparedness.
Bangkok faces extreme heat alert as heat index exceeds 52°C
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026
Bangkok’s heat index exceeded 52°C on May 4, reaching the “extreme danger” level, with residents urged to avoid outdoor activity and watch for signs of heatstroke.
Thailand readies nationwide drought response as El Niño looms
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department says it is ready for possible El Niño conditions, stepping up water management and drought relief in at-risk areas nationwide.
Rising heat is stretching summer and changing how people live
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
A new study shows summer is now around 30 days longer than in the 1960s, starting earlier and ending later, with extreme heat and cumulative heat rising sharply.
Thailand steps up airport climate defences as extreme weather threatens aviation
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026
Thailand is tightening airport climate resilience, with Suvarnabhumi’s 23.5-km flood barrier and plans to flood-proof Don Mueang as extreme weather risks grow.
El Niño signals for 2026 raise risk of brushing the 1.5°C threshold
THURSDAY, JANUARY 01, 2026
Climate analysts say early signs in the equatorial Pacific point to a possible El Niño return in the second half of 2026, potentially extending into 2027.