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Heavy rain forecast across Thailand as authorities monitor flood risks
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BANGKOK — 6 October 2026, Thailand’s Joint Information Coordination Center (JICC) has warned of widespread moderate to heavy rain from 10–13 October, urging people in flood-prone areas to closely monitor weather and water levels, particularly in the eastern provinces where the Bang Pakong River is at risk of overflowing its flood barriers.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 6 October 2026, Thailand’s Joint Information Coordination Center (JICC) has warned of widespread moderate to heavy rain from 10–13 October, urging people in flood-prone areas to closely monitor weather and water levels,
- JICC spokesperson Ekkaphop Phianphiset said on 6 October that rain from 5–7 October would be associated with the seasonal transition
- In the Mae Klong River basin, Vajiralongkorn Dam is currently 98% full, while Srinagarind Dam is 90% full
- Rain in the Central and Northeastern regions is expected to ease before returning from 10–13 October
Summary
JICC spokesperson Ekkaphop Phianphiset said on 6 October that rain from 5–7 October would be associated with the seasonal transition. Northern Thailand is expected to experience cooler weather, while residents in mountainous areas have been advised to watch for possible landslides.
Rain is expected to move from the Central Plains toward the western region and then southward. Heavier rainfall is forecast in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla and provinces along the Andaman coast.