Thai PM Promises Assistance for Flood Areas
Heavy rains last week have resulted in flooding in some provinces of Thailand with homes and businesses destroyed by the flood water. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has pledged government support for the flood-hit regions and said that he and his ministers will visit the worst affected areas. Heavy rains and flooding are not unusual during [...]
Thailand Prepares for Tropical Storm Ketsana
Parts of Thailand have been preparing for expected strong winds and possible flash floods as a major tropical storm heads towards the kingdom. The weather front is part of typhoon Ketsana which wreaked havoc in the Philippines. The weather system was predicted to weaken as it crossed Vietnam and Laos, but strong winds and heavy [...]
Chiang Mai Weather
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In the table I’ve listed the average temperatures and amount of rainfall during the year for Chiang Mai. I’ve also detailed some other factors to consider including humidity levels, geographical location and local festivals which all may have a bearing on when you wish to visit Chiang Mai. Please note [...]
Bangkok Weather
When is the best time to visit Bangkok? The standard answer given by most guidebooks is November-February. Whilst it’s true that the temperature and the humidity can be more bearable during Thailand’s cool season, it’s also the tourist high season and there can be distinct advantages to visiting during the rest of the year (including [...]
Flights Diverted by Fog at Bangkok Airport
Poor visibility caused by fog forced the diversion of a handful of flights this morning at Bangkok’s international airport. Passengers due to land at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport between 08.00-09.00 found their flights being diverted to other regional hubs including Chiang Mai and Phuket. Not all of Bangkok was affected by the fog and so most [...]
Cool Weather Hits Thailand
Weather is making the headlines in Thailand with many locals complaining that it is ‘nao mak ma‘ (very cold). It’s the cold season in Thailand at the moment so it is expected that the weather will be cooler than the rest of the year. However, a weather system over China has resulted in an unusual [...]
British Tourist Killed in Pattaya Floods
The seaside resort of Pattaya is recovering from the flash floods which hit earlier on today. A combination of heavy rain and garbage-filled drains created a situation which saw flood levels reach up to 2 metres high in some areas in the middle of the city, such as Soi Buakaow. Pattaya residents have been complaining [...]
