Report Hoy Mee Storm Hoax: Thai Meteorological Department Denies Threat

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The Thai Meteorological Department has firmly dismissed rumours circulating online about an impending tropical storm dubbed "Hoy Mee" set to strike Thailand.

 

Issued on May 12, the department clarified there's no storm predicted to impact Thailand between May 9-13, countering viral misinformation.

 

The Anti-Fake News Centre of Thailand has also addressed the fake "Hoy Mee" storm alert, emphasising reliance on official sources for accurate weather updates.

 

Despite these online rumours, only typical summer storms with occasional thunder, strong gusts, and rare hail are expected in certain regions over the coming days.

 

Public officials urge Thai citizens to refrain from sharing unverified news, promoting awareness of official communication from the Thai Meteorological Department as the sole reliable source for weather updates.

 

This directive aims to curb misinformation and ensure public safety by reinforcing the importance of trusting credible news channels.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-05-13

 

 

 

[LittleBear57]

Micheal Fish springs to mind.

[ronster]

Must be using the app Clime that I look at as well as others . It is constantly predicting torrential rain for days and hours and seems correct about 5% of the time . Rest of time not even remotely close.

[hotchilli]

27 minutes ago, LittleBear57 said:

Micheal Fish springs to mind.

My thoughts exactly... 

[Aussie999]

I hadn't realised how Thailand, and surrounding Countries look so much like the Americas

[Aussie999]

23 minutes ago, ronster said:

Must be using the app Clime that I look at as well as others . It is constantly predicting torrential rain for days and hours and seems correct about 5% of the time . Rest of time not even remotely close.

Lost count of the number of daily reports of thunderstorms developing/clearing we've had, in Hua Hin, in the last month... We've only had 1

[jcmj]

Trusted news channels. Hmm that’s going to be tough. 

[connda]

Thailand 👉 

[Surasak]

1 hour ago, LittleBear57 said:

Micheal Fish springs to mind.

October 15th 1987, a Wednesday night as I remember?

[wensiensheng]

3 hours ago, connda said:

Thailand 👉 

Looks like Americas to me

[BLMFem]

3 hours ago, connda said:

Thailand 👉 

No, that's Baja California, part of Mexico.

[RamblingOn]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

My thoughts exactly... 

Not mine.

[BLMFem]

30 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Looks like Americas to me

It is.

[NedR69]

Separate, but related question/comment:   What is a good internet site for weather radar in Thailand.

I cannot find anything that is similar to an active Doppler weather radar with live feed. 

Anyone using a station’s weather site for reliable real time radar and weather?

Thanks in advance. 

[Red Forever]

17 hours ago, LittleBear57 said:

Micheal Fish springs to mind.

If you refer to the “hurricane “in UK in 1987 then Michael Fish was factually correct that there was no hurricane on the way.

In fact, there were gusts of wind up to hurricane speed but for classification as a hurricane wind speeds need to be constant.

Ok, I’ll get me coat.

[dinsdale]

Obviously a hoax. It's heading straight for Florida.

[Briggsy]

Mee Hoy?

Moy Hee?