Flood and storm warnings, air quality alerts, border tensions, protests, scam waves and the embassy advisories issued in response. A single warning is usually issued by several agencies and rewritten by more, so we cluster the Thai and English reporting into one alert per event and refresh several times a day.
The Office of the National Water Resources warned eight provinces to prepare for possible flooding from high tides from 31 October to 4 November. At-risk areas include riverside communities and roads along Sukhumvit, Suksawat, and Rama II. Unsettled weather is also expected from 2 to 6 November.
As of Wednesday morning, flooding continues in Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Satun provinces, affecting 3,128 families (6,870 people) across 86 villages. Flood levels are reported as declining. The Meteorological Department forecasts reduced rain in most regions through Thursday, with a brief increase on Friday and Saturday.
Thailand's FDA has warned consumers about a Facebook page selling tick and flea treatments that allegedly took payments without delivering goods. These controlled medicines cannot legally be sold online, and buyers risk losing money or receiving unsafe products. Pet owners should consult a veterinarian and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
A waterspout formed off Trang's coast as strong winds and high waves battered the Andaman Sea, forcing hundreds of fishing boats ashore. Authorities closed Emerald Cave to tourists from 27 to 28 October and advised small boats under six metres to stay ashore through 28 October.
As of October 26, flooding persists in Bangkok and 20 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, affecting about 1.01 million people. Water levels are declining.
Persistent rain in Phuket caused runoff that washed rocks and mud into communities and tourist venues in Kathu district early Monday. Damaged areas included Na Nai Nai 5 and 8 roads. Shelters opened as flooding also hit Muang and Thalang districts and other southern provinces.
Flooding continues in parts of Bangkok and 17 provinces across Thailand, with water levels gradually declining. Over 1 million people have been affected, and 336,668 families still face difficulties. The death toll remains at 83 since mid-September.
The Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in the Northeast, North, Central Plains including Bangkok, and East until Tuesday, and persistent rain in the South until Wednesday. Flash floods and runoff are possible in southern low-lying areas.
Flooding has receded to 16 provinces and Bangkok, with 64 deaths recorded in the remaining flooded areas. Water levels are falling across all affected regions, affecting over 375,000 households. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is surveying damage for compensation.
Flooding continues in parts of Bangkok and 19 provinces, affecting over 1.22 million people, as reported by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on Wednesday. The floods are concentrated in the Central Plains, with 71 districts still under water.
Flooding persists in parts of Bangkok and 22 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, with water levels falling as of Monday. Over 600,000 families remain affected, and the death toll since mid-September is 80.
Heavy rain on October 19 has caused flash floods in Krabi, toppling power poles and forcing tourists to evacuate from Huai To Waterfall. Authorities warn of continued heavy to very heavy rain through October 20 and urge vigilance until October 25, especially in areas prone to landslides and rough seas.