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Summer storms to hit 48 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (367+ words) Check the high-risk areas in Friday's (March 13)weather update. The Thai Meteorological Department has warned that summer storms are set to hit 48 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok, with rain forecast over 30% of the area and risks of thunderstorms, strong winds,…...
Bangkok hit by PM2.5 spike and dangerous heat index; public urged to avoid outdoor activity
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (211+ words) Bangkok's fine dust pollution has surged again, with PM2.5 levels exceeding the standard across much of the city, while authorities also warned of very hot conditions as the heat index climbed into the "warning" range. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre…...
UK–Thailand AI conference steps up tech ties ahead of London Tech Week
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (473+ words) The British Embassy in Bangkok has stepped up efforts to deepen UK'Thailand cooperation in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and digital innovation, using a high-level conference in Bangkok to connect technology firms, investors and business leaders ahead of London Tech Week…...
Summer storm lashes Bangkok as North, Northeast brace for hail
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (446+ words) Bangkok was lashed by heavy rain on Thursday as Thailand's Meteorological Department warned of a summer storm, with rainfall expected to affect 40% of the capital, while the North and Northeast were forecast to face severe weather including thunderstorms, strong winds…...
Super El Niño could bring severe drought to ASEAN and push 2027 to record heat
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1149+ words) Meteorologists around the world are closely monitoring the El Ni'o event expected to develop this year, which may become so intense that it evolves into a "Super El Ni'o." Climate models are beginning to show changes in ocean currents and…...
North faces first wave of summer storms with heavy rain, hail and lightning
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (664+ words) The first day of Thailand's latest summer storm spell is set to hit the North before other regions, with the Thai Meteorological Department warning of heavy rain, strong winds, hail and possible lightning in some areas on Wednesday (March 11). In…...
Irrigation Department on alert for summer storms across upper Thailand
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (272+ words) The Royal Irrigation Department has stepped up preparations for summer storms expected to hit upper Thailand from March 11-13, after the Thai Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and isolated heavy rain in several areas. The department said irrigation…...
How much can 26°C save on power bills and energy use?
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (606+ words) As geopolitical tensions continue to drive up oil prices and push the country's energy costs higher, Thailand's Energy Ministry has launched measures to reduce electricity consumption in government agencies and encourage households to save power, as the country prepares for…...
Northern Thailand sees storms as heat grips upper regions
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (355+ words) Thunderstorms have hit parts of northern Thailand as unstable weather conditions continue, while much of upper Thailand is experiencing hot daytime temperatures, according to the meteorological department. In its weather forecast issued on March 9, the department warned that about 20% of…...
Summer storms to hit upper Thailand again on March 11-13, says TMD
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (290+ words) The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) on Monday (March 9) issued Weather Advisory No. 1 (15/2026) on summer storms over upper Thailand, with impacts expected during March 11-13. According to the announcement, summer storms are expected to affect upper Thailand during March 11-13, beginning in the…...