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March 24, 2019: Tsunami warnings have been issued by Thailand's department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in six provinces including Phuket and Krabi. A tsunami warning has been issued for Phuket, Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi and Satun following two earthquakes in the Indian Ocean. The tsunami warning was issued after magnitude 5.0 and 5.2 earthquakes in Ocean Ocean around Andaman Islands . The department has asked the six provinces to keep following the situation in case tsunami hits, Xinhua reported. Phuket and Krabi are some of Thailand’s most popular beaches with huge numbers of tourist inflow.

Earthquake'e epicenter map (EMSC) February 20, 2019: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 has been recorded in Thailand today at 04:05 pm THA. The Seismological Bureau Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) measured the earthquake at the depth of 10km. The epicenter was located 29 km W of Phayao, Thailand. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), light to weak tremor with MMI II-III was felt in Phayao Phayao, Sansai Chiang Mai, Maerim Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Lampang. No preliminary damage or injuries have been recorded.

January 8, 2017: Flash flooding in southern Thailand have claimed lives of at least 19 people and affected more than 700,000 people over the past week. Thailand's Meteorological Department has forecast outbreaks of heavy to very heavy rain for 13 provinces for two more days.

Tremors have been recorded in Bangkok at 5.34 Thai time on August 24, 2016 forcing the people to evacuate from the higher buildings. The Meteorological Department's Seismology Office confirmed the tremor as the result of magnitude 6.8 earthquake with epicenter in Myanmar located about 416 km northwest of Muang district of Mae Hong Son. 

The northeasterly monsoon is expected to bring rainstorm and heavy seas in Gulf of Thailand from Feb 5-9, 2016 forcing the disaster prevention and mitigation teams to be on alert in nine southern provinces. The nine provinces are Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, The Bangkok Post has written quoting Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department chief Chatchai Promlert .

The worst tropical storm in 20 years has damaged nearly 200 houses in Nakhom Phanom, Thailand . According to Pattaya Mail , the storm has damaged more than 2,000 houses since its arrival last month. The government has allocated over 50 million baht on the repair of damaged property.

Heavy storm in Lampang’s Ngao district has damaged around 400 houses on Wednesday night. About 300 houses in tambon Ban Phong lost roof tiles and another 100 houses in nearby tambon Ban Huad also have to make roof repairs, Bangkok Post reported.

The body of a Nepali man swept out to sea by 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami has been found in Thailand, local medias reported quoting the Police officials. Police officials in Thailand's Phang Nga Province confirmed that the Nepalese man had travelled to the area and exhumed his father's body.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Thailand in 2014 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Thailand

Floods in seventeen different provinces of Thailand have claimed lives of at least six people, Bangkok Post has written quoting the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.

Update 22:45 UTC This is what Xinhua News Agency has written: "Suchatvee Suvansavat, head of the Engineering Institute of Thailand, announced on Tuesday that the 6.3-magnitude earthquake with a seven-kilometer-deep epicenter in Phan district of the Thai northernmost province of Chiang Rai was the country's strongest tremor." Update 2014/05/06; 05:10 UTC -According to the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, an 83-year-old woman died when the brick walls of her house collapsed onto her in Chiang Rai's Mae Lao district of Thailand. -Approximately one hundred repeated shocks have been reported within 24 hours by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. Magnitude 6.0, the strongest earthquake in 100 years hits Thailand today, Earthquake Report mentioned quoting the Thai sources. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 9 km S of Mae Lao. It was 4.6 miles deep. The Seismological Bureau of the Meteorological Dep

At least seventy-four fishermen have been missing after typhoon Wutip sunk three fishing boats in the South China Sea. Rescuers however rescued 14 other fisherman from the boats which were sailing from the southern province of Guangdong, Xinhua reported. At least 10 ships and six planes have been involved in rescue operations. More than 8,000 villagers in Quang Tri province of Vietnam have been moved to safe ground. Typhoon Wutip is said to be the most powerful to hit Vietnam this season. Below is a raw you tube video of Typhoon Wutip battering Vietnam coast by Associated Press. Original post: Natural Disasters List September 30, 2013

Floods have hit seven provinces in Thailand claiming lives of at least three people since Monday. The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge over the Moei River has been closed due to heavy rainfall, the Disaster Relief Department said. Around 25,000 people have been evacuated to relief camps after floods in Karen State, Myanmar . The 2011 Thai floods had claimed lives of at least 815 people. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 31, 2013

Summer storm in Nakhon Si Thammarat province of Thailand has damaged seven houses and three factories, National News Bureau of Thailand mentions. Pak Phun Subdistrict is reported to be hardly hit by the recent summer storm. No injury has been reported. Similarly another storm in Surin province of Thailand has damaged around 150 houses. Storms made 20 and 50 familes homeless respectively in Jom Phra and Muang district of Thailand. Disaster relief operations for the victims have been set up. Biggest summer storms in Chiang Rai, Thailand in 50 years damaged more than 1,400 houses on April 1, 2013. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 17, 2013

Thunderstorm in Bangkok, Thailand has caused flooding and downed many trees, National News Bureau Of Thailand mentions. Flood waters caused traffic jams at Ngamwongwan, Prachasongkhroh, Vibhawadi-Rangsit and Sukhumwit region. Related post: Bangkok thunderstorm disasters 2013 Bangkok thunderstorm also flooded several BTS train cars. Photo below shows flooding in BTS train car after heavy thunderstorm in Bangkok (Facebook/Tang Siripatra). Weather in Bangkok, Thailand is predicted to be bad from April 11-14, 2013. Bangkok Meteorological Department has forecast intense thunderstorms during this period. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 11, 2013

Latest summer storm in Chiang Rai province of Thailand has damaged more than 1,400 houses. Storm caused huge damage in seven different district of Chiang Rai province. Storm has also knocked down at least 11 high voltage electricity poles in the area. Storm damaged at least 500 houses in Fang district of Chiang Mai Province. Related post: List of natural disasters in Thailand in 2013 Following Chiang Rai Times, this is the biggest summer storm in 50 years that locals in Mae Lao district of Chiang Rai Province have ever seen. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 1, 2013

This list contains all major natural disasters in Thailand in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Thailand July 2013 July 31: Thai floods hit 7 provinces Floods have hit seven provinces in Thailand claiming lives of at least three people since Monday. July 16: Disaster warning, flash floods, mudslides in Thailand The National Disaster Warning Centre has warned the people in Chanthaburi and Trat provinces of eastern Thailand to prepare for heavy rains over next few days. April 2013 April 17: Summer storm in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand Summer storm in Nakhon Si Thammarat province of Thailand has damaged seven houses and three factories. April 11: Bangkok thunderstorm causes flooding Thunderstorm in Bangkok, Thailand has caused flooding and downed many trees. April 1: Summer storm in Chiang Rai province of Thailand This is the biggest summer storm in 50 years. March 2013 March 3: Storm in Sakon Nakhon province of Thailand Storm in Sakon

This list contains all major natural disasters in Thailand in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Thailand December 2012 December 31: 'New Year's Eve' Flooding in Thailand More than 3,500 families in five different districts of Phatthalung over the Gulf of Thailand have been affected by floods. November 2012 November 11: Myanmar earthquake 2012, Even felt in Thailand, Bangladesh and India Magnitude 6.8 extremely dangerous earthquake shakes Myanmar today. Tremors were felt even in Thailand, Bangladesh and India. October 2012 October 9: Flash floods in Kanchanaburi, Thailand Heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of Dan Makham Tia district of Thailand (also Ratchaburi). September 2012 September 16: Flooding in northern province of Thailand Thousands of families in Phrae's Wang Chin district displaced due to recent flooding in Thailand. September 13: Bangkok Flood: Will 2012 be a repeat of 2011 flooding? Floods in Thailan

Disaster Report: Magnitude 6.8 extremely dangerous earthquake shakes Myanmar today. Tremors were felt even in Thailand, Bangladesh and India. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original post: Natural Disasters List November 11, 2012 Related posts: Strong Earthquake i n Myanmar, Well felt in vast area Heavy flooding in Thai-Myanmar Border Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences We are working to bring you more information.  Keep checking back with us. Did you feel it? Click here to share your experiences . Update -An official of Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement reports 16 people killed and 71 others injured where as International Red Cross reports 26 deaths. Below is what IRC says: "An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar on 11 November at 7.42 a.m. local time. Twenty-si

Disaster Report: Floods in Thailand in 2011 killed 815 people and affected 13.6 million people . Heavy flooding and landslide is expected this time too in Capital Bangkok. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original Post: Natural Disasters List September 13, 2012   Related Posts: Thailand floods 2011: Worst flooding in history! Recent natural disasters in Thailand Thailand Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has issued a warning for heavy flooding and landslide from today to next Monday, Sept 17. People living in Amnatcharoen, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Phang Nga, Krabi and Trang are said to prepare for worst floods. Last year (2011), severe floods killed 2800+ people in Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam and Laos. Out of these, 815 people were from Thailand. The question is Will 2012 be a repeat of