In November 2025, Tropical Storm Kompas formed in the South China Sea and is moving toward Vietnam’s coast. According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), there is a chance the system will shift course and enter the Gulf of Thailand, affecting Thailand’s eastern and southern coasts between November 16 and 19.
The storm is currently classified as a Category 1 hurricane (Saffir-Simpson scale), with winds up to 130 km/h. Whether it intensifies into a tropical cyclone depends on sea surface temperature and atmospheric pressure.
Risk Zones
The most affected areas may include:
- Eastern provinces: Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi;
- Southern coast: Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phuket;
- Northeast: heavy rains and sudden cooling in Ubon Ratchathani and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Expected impacts:
- Rainfall up to 200 mm/day — flood and flash flood risks;
- Waves up to 4 meters high offshore;
- Landslides in hilly areas;
- Power outages and mobile network disruptions.
Precautions & Response
The government has activated the National Disaster Response Plan. Key actions:
- DDPM and TMD update forecasts every 2 hours via the Disaster Alert TH system;
- Coast Guard and Royal Thai Navy banned small boats and fishing vessels from sailing;
- Airlines (Thai Airways, Nok Air) prepare for flight delays in Phuket and U-Tapao;
- EEC industrial zones are on high alert.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Companies in high-risk zones have taken preventive measures:
- Chevron Thailand activated its evacuation plan from the Rayong offshore platform: 1,200 staff can be evacuated within 90 minutes using 12 helicopters and vessels;
- PTT, EGAT, and PEA inspected drainage and backup generators at key sites;
- Factories in Amata City and Eastern Seaboard will halt operations if the red alert level is declared.
Public Preparedness
Residents and tourists are advised to:
- Download the “Safety Thailand” app for real-time alerts;
- Keep power banks, water, medicine, and documents ready;
- Avoid travel to low-lying and coastal areas;
- Monitor official channels: TMD, DDPM, hotline 1369.
Technology & Monitoring
Storm tracking tools include:
- Himawari-9 and NOAA-20 satellites — images every 10 minutes;
- Radar stations in Phuket, Chonburi, and Surat Thani — rain and wind monitoring;
- AI forecasting by Thailand’s National Supercomputer Center;
- Drones and robotic boats — for dam and drainage inspections.
Outlook 2025–2026
Expected:
- Launch of a regional disaster management center in Chonburi;
- Development of smart dams with pressure and leak sensors;
- International cooperation with the ASEAN Disaster Monitoring System;
- Integration of climate risk assessments into urban planning.
"We can’t stop the storm, but we can be ready for it," said DDPM Director Anunat Limakul. "Every hour of early warning saves lives."
Living or traveling in Thailand? My Thai Home helps you understand how to act when a storm approaches, where to find shelter, and how to protect your property. The Land of Smiles is ready for any weather.
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