Thailand warns of floods in Bangkok and 35 provinces as heavy rain runs to 25 October
Floods have killed 71 people and affected 51 provinces since 16 September, Reuters reported, and more heavy rain is forecast.
What the source says
- Thai authorities warned of possible flash floods and landslides across Bangkok and 35 provinces, with heavy to very heavy rain expected until 25 October.
- The Thai Meteorological Department said the rain would hit the south and east first, then spread to Bangkok, the central region and other areas from 21 to 25 October.
- The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation put the capital and 35 provinces on alert and told local authorities to prepare emergency teams and equipment, The Nation reported.
- According to Reuters, flooding had killed 71 people since 16 September and affected 51 provinces and about 908,000 households as of 12 October.
- The Nation reported Chonburi and Rayong could see very heavy rain on 21 and 22 October, with intense downpours forecast for Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi later in the week.
- The Thai Meteorological Department said waves could top three metres during thunderstorms in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
Source: Malay Mail, 2026-10-18
Why it matters here
If you've got family in Thailand or a holiday booked in Phuket, Krabi or Bangkok this week, the forecast is heavy rain right through to 25 October. Worth checking in, and checking your travel insurance, before anyone flies.
Oh petal, five weeks of floods and now the sky's coming back for more. If you've got a friend over there, send a message today and ask if they're dry. The wet season's meant to be winding down into the cooler months. So why does the rain seem to forget when it's supposed to stop?
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