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Monsoon tales
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/07/2018
» While the scorching heat of Thailand will always be around, we're now into the season where that would be alleviated with a "bit" of rainfall. Yes, it's rainy season in Thailand, which means an increase in picky taxi drivers, wet floors on the BTS and Minesweeper-like pavements that could spew dirty water on you when you step on them. Despite the great inconvenience it causes, it also results in great stories that shouldn't just be kept to ourselves. Having said that, we asked you, our dear readers, what experiences you've had in the torrential downpour season, and as always, you didn't disappoint. Here are our faves.
A monsoon special
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/07/2020
» The star of the Indian monsoons isn't the sometimes torrential rain but "bhutta" or corn on the cob. Every street corner has a vendor with a small charcoal grill serving up piping hot corn, which has been given a good rubbing with fresh lime and chill.
Taste the monsoon
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/11/2020
» 80/20 has introduced its latest menu changes, which is inspired by the abundant harvest during the rainy season.
Capital braces for monsoon season
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/07/2020
» Monsoon season is here and even though the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is busy tackling the spread of Covid-19, it has spared no efforts to ensure the capital is well prepared.
Shorter monsoon causing 'water stress'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2020
» Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII), a state body under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation which analyses water-related data, is warning of a water shortage as it expects this year's rainy season to be shorter than usual.
Monsoon storms to last until Sunday
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2018
» Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the country including Bangkok until Sunday, while the cold season is forecast to arrive mid-month, according to the Meteorological Department (MD).
Monsoon storms to last until Sunday
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 03/10/2018
» Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the country including Bangkok until Sunday, while the cool season is forecast to arrive mid-month, according to the Meteorological Department (MD).
Indian monsoon arrives eight days early
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 24/05/2025
» Monsoon rains hit the coast of India’s southernmost state of Kerala on Saturday, eight days earlier than usual, the weather office said, offering respite from a gruelling heat wave while boosting prospects for bumper harvests.
Monsoon causes heavy floods in Tak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2021
» Monsoon storms have caused flash flooding and forest runoff in parts of Tak in the country's north, cutting off land routes to many villages, said the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) yesterday.
ADB, Monsoon Wind ink financing deal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/03/2023
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Co have signed a financing agreement worth US$692.5 million to support the construction of a 600-megawatt wind power plant in southern Laos, the largest cross-border wind energy project in Asean.