Thailand weather until September 27: heavy rain, flooding and waves up to 3 metres
Heavy rain and flooded streets across the country until September 27, with waves of 2-3 metres in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea. What is happening in Pattaya, Bangkok and Phuket right now and how to get through these days calmly.
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain across the country until September 27 inclusive. A strong low-pressure cell over Cambodia and a strengthening southwest monsoon are bringing rain to Bangkok, the East, the Central region, the North and the South. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has put Bangkok and 70 provinces on alert for flash floods, flooded streets, forest run-off and landslides.
No disaster is expected, though. The Meteorological Department separately denied social media rumours about "catastrophic flooding in the next 120 hours": the concern is heavy rain and flooding in low-lying areas. The latest bulletins are published on the Thai Meteorological Department website.
The sea is rough on both sides. In the upper Gulf of Thailand and the upper Andaman Sea waves reach 2-3 metres, over 3 metres during thunderstorms. In the lower Gulf and the lower Andaman Sea they are about 2 metres. Small boats in the upper Gulf and the upper Andaman Sea are advised to stay ashore until September 27.
Pattaya - on the night of September 24, after a downpour, water stood on Third Road, Soi Buakhao, the railway road and Walking Street, and motorbikes and small cars stalled. Highway 331 towards Laem Chabang flooded too. Rain in the East is expected until September 27.
Bangkok - very heavy rain on September 24-26, heavy rain on the 27th. The main risk is traffic jams and flooded streets, especially in low-lying areas.
Phuket - on the list of seven southern provinces at risk, together with Phang Nga, Ranong, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Songkhla and Narathiwat. Strong waves on the west coast.
What to do these days:
1. Sea trips - check with the operator the day before and on the morning of the trip: island tours may be cancelled or rescheduled.
2. Swimming - only where there is no red flag. In a storm, do not go into the sea, even near the shore.
3. Scooter - do not ride into water on the road: you cannot see potholes and open manholes underneath, and the engine stalls.
4. On foot - go around flooded sections and stay away from canals and storm drains: the current there is stronger than it looks.
5. Waterfalls, caves, mountain trails - postpone them until the weather clears, flash floods arrive there fastest.
6. Getting to the airport - leave with plenty of time to spare, especially in Bangkok.
If you need help, call free of charge, 24/7:
Tourist police - 1155, English spoken
Ambulance - 1669
DDPM disaster hotline - 1784
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