Eight Thai provinces warned of sharp rise in Mekong water levels
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
Eight provinces along the Mekong in northern and northeastern Thailand are on alert for possible overflow from August 11-15, with water levels expected to rise by 0.5-1.5 metres.
Nation Foundation delivers over 1m baht in aid to Northeast Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Nation Foundation and private-sector partners delivered more than 1 million baht in medical, educational and essential supplies to hospitals and schools in Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.
Loei’s Phi Khon Nam festival draws crowds to Chiang Khan village
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026
Loei’s Phi Khon Nam 2026 festival in Chiang Khan drew Thai and foreign visitors as Ban Na Sao villagers staged masked dances to honour ancestral spirits and pray for seasonal rain.
Thailand braces for four days of summer storms, with Northeast to be hit first
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned that summer storms will affect upper Thailand from April 28 to May 1, bringing thunderstorms, gusty winds, possible hail and lightning, with the Northeast expected to face the first impact.
Rain eases but gusty storms remain possible in upper Thailand
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts hot weather across the North, Northeast and East as rainfall eases, while Bangkok is set for heat and isolated rain.