Thailand has issued a fresh warning for heavy to very heavy rain in the south, with authorities preparing for possible flash floods, landslides and disruption to marine excursions.
The Thai Meteorological Department’s latest warning covers 9–13 November. It forecasts continuous rain across the South, with scattered heavy rain and isolated very heavy downpours. Accumulated rainfall could trigger flash floods, overflowing waterways and landslides, particularly near foothills, waterways and low-lying areas.
The warning covers both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Waves are expected to exceed two metres during thunderstorms, and the department has advised all vessels to avoid thundershowers. The conditions could affect ferries, island transfers, diving trips, boat tours and other marine activities.
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has placed 16 provinces on flood alert. The list includes Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, together with all 14 southern provinces, including Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Surat Thani, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Ranong and Satun. Authorities have been instructed to maintain round-the-clock readiness and prepare personnel, machinery and evacuation facilities.
The warning does not announce an airport closure or nationwide travel shutdown. However, hotels, tour operators and visitors should monitor local updates, particularly before travelling through low-lying areas or joining marine excursions.
