Thailand faces prolonged dry spells as El Niño drives erratic weather patterns
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The National Water Resources Office warns of extended dry spells in Thailand through late 2026, driven by El Niño conditions, alongside risks of drought and flash flooding.
TMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods and 3-metre waves from June 7-13
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Thailand from June 7-13, with flash-flood risks in the North and upper Northeast and waves above 3 metres in the upper Andaman Sea.
Schools authorised to close immediately as Thailand steps up flood response
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Thailand’s Education Ministry has ordered proactive flood measures for schools nationwide, allowing immediate temporary closures, real-time reporting and alternative learning formats as heavy rain warnings continue.
Nan on 24-hour alert as heavy rain raises flash flood risk
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Nan authorities have warned residents to stay alert around the clock as heavy rain is forecast across the province, raising the risk of flash floods and forest run-off.
Tourists rescued after flash floods strand trekking group in Mae Hong Son forest
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Officials in Mae Sariang rescued a trekking group stranded near Doi Lak Saen after heavy rain triggered flash floods in the Huai Pu River, cutting off their route through the forest.
Six southern provinces warned of flash floods and forest run-off from June 3-8
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
The DDPM has warned six southern provinces to prepare for flash floods, forest run-off, mudslides and rough seas as heavy rain hits Thailand’s Andaman coast.
ONWR puts six provinces on flood alert as heavy rain hits Thailand
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Thailand’s water authorities have warned of possible flooding, flash floods, forest run-off and mudslides in six eastern and southern provinces as a strong south-west monsoon and monsoon trough bring heavy rain.