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Thailand faces heavy rain as monsoon persists across regions
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The Thai Meteorological Department ( TMD ) has forecast heavy rain in some parts of Thailand, Tuesday (June 16, 2026), particularly in the North, the East and the South’s west coast, while Bangkok and its vicinity are expected to see thunderstorms ac
Key facts
- Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are moderate, at 1-2 metres high, while waves in the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are about 1 metre high.
- In thunderstorm areas, waves are expected to rise above 2 metres.
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- The conditions are being caused by a moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, together with a low-pressure cell covering upper Vietnam.
Summary
In its 24-hour forecast, the department said Thailand would see thunderstorms in some areas, with heavy rain in parts of the North, the East and the South’s west coast.
The conditions are being caused by a moderate southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, together with a low-pressure cell covering upper Vietnam.