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Typhoon Kajiki intensifies, prompting Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to urge nationwide vigilance among governors, including those in Bangkok. With the storm gaining strength, regional authorities are preparing for potential emergencies.

 

Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai has commanded governors to be on high alert as Typhoon Kajiki shows signs of intensification. He emphasised constant readiness to assist the public while instructing the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation to establish a 'war room' for continuous coordination with all governors. This comes as Kajiki rapidly strengthens, threatening significant impact.

 

Kajiki, classified as a Category 1 typhoon, is currently swirling at 120 kph and possibly escalating to Category 2+ as it heads towards Vietnam.

 

According to Backpirch Weather, the typhoon seems to have no significant geographical hurdles in its path, allowing for possible intensification. The core of the storm is expected to stay south of Hainan, China, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

Vietnam is actively preparing by planning the evacuation of over half a million residents from vulnerable areas. Local reports highlight the enforcement of a maritime ban, keeping boats ashore to prevent accidents. Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has already cancelled more than 22 flights, while other airlines face delays and disruptions.

 

In China, the southern city of Sanya and its surrounding regions, like Guangdong and Guangxi are also preparing for heavy rainfall and fierce winds, with some areas anticipating up to 400 mm of precipitation. Sanya has issued a red typhoon alert, the highest level, shutting down businesses and tourist spots.

 

The Thai Meteorological Department reported Kajiki's current position as approximately 450 km east of Vinh, Vietnam, with winds reaching 150 km/hr. It is predicted to make landfall in upper Vietnam, weakening as it progresses towards Thailand's Nan province. Heavy rain and gusty winds threaten widespread flooding and landslides across affected regions in Thailand, particularly from now until Thursday.

 

As the storm approaches, residents in potential impact zones are urged to stay vigilant and adhere to safety measures. Authorities remain on high alert, coordinating efforts to mitigate the typhoon's impending effects and safeguard lives.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-08-25

 

Wellies are polished and ready    

59 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Wellies are polished and ready    

Might need waders....

The challenge of reporting from other news.  This has been anounced to reach NAN province as a low depression Tuesday evening.   

Heavy rain 

14 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Might need waders....

Couple of old  oars too 

yeah got an alert of my mobile phone yesterday

 

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

Storm in a teacup.

This storm has been hanging around off the coast of Vietnam for days now. Granted it's a big 'un but I think it will do as they all do an peeter out once it makes landfall.

Hopefully it will bring some much needed rain to my paddy fields.

6 minutes ago, actonion said:

Couple of old  oars too 

A lot of them available in Pattaya apparently.

8 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

I agree with you about this area being dry. Whenever there is an alert, and they list the provinces, we are never mentioned........makes me feel so neglected.....

Windy.com, right now:

 

https://zoom.earth/maps/satellite/#view=16.3,112.13,5z

36 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

The attached satellite image is somewhat useless, but this one is tracking far north of Cambodia, in Laos. As you mentioned, they rapidly lose intensity after landfall. Once it skims the very far northwest of Thailand, it has already travelled over 500km overland. 

 

This one is a non-event for most of Thailand.

 

Here's the best source of information for Western Pacific Typhoons. I've used this as my go-to source for information on typhoons for years, while in the Philippines, which gets more typhoons than anywhere else on the planet.

 

 

 

 

At first glance, I misread the headline as: Tycoon Kajiki Prompts Thailand to Prepare for Impact

and I was like, who's Tycoon Kajiki? silly old me.

1 hour ago, mfd101 said:

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

I guess you mean Typhoons, not Monsoons.

Monsoons of course being just a seasonal wind.

But yes, the Typhoons and tropical storms require moisture from the sea to feed them, so,once over land they fade out, but often not after dumping large amounts of rain/ moisture  acquired earlier 

Remember 2011?

3 in close succession.....causing  the great floods.

12 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

A lot of them available in Pattaya apparently.

apparently ... like you never been there?  lol

2 hours ago, mfd101 said:

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

 

Typhoons normally weaken but fill out once overland, to feature widespread rainfall, with decreasing winds. They are not monsoons but may act to strengthen the prevailing SW Monsoon in Thailand at this time of year. Good chance of Surin getting wet.

My lawn is completely saturated, with major puddles in places.

The clay is not porous.

We should plant more trees.

39 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

My lawn is completely saturated, with major puddles in places.

The clay is not porous.

We should plant more trees.

You should do some planting. Maybe it will keep you off the forum for some hours every day - that's a good thing! Some fresh air and exercise.

2 hours ago, JensenZ said:

The attached satellite image is somewhat useless, but this one is tracking far north of Cambodia, in Laos. As you mentioned, they rapidly lose intensity after landfall. Once it skims the very far northwest of Thailand, it has already travelled over 500km overland. 

 

This one is a non-event for most of Thailand.

 

It may be a non-issue on the wind side, but it could flood a lot of Thailand with the rain.

 

Edit:  That's one of the reasons I love windy.com, to look at their future prediction of wind, rain, temperature and wave height.  I learned to count on it more than the very spendy weather service we hired when we operated offshore platforms in Thailand.

 

So, is Chiang Mai about to be wiped off the map?

1 hour ago, orchidfan said:

I guess you mean Typhoons, not Monsoons.

I think I meant 'cyclones', the current example being a fairly typical northern hemisphere (counterclockwise) example.

17 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

It may be a non-issue on the wind side, but it could flood a lot of Thailand with the rain.

 

Edit:  That's one of the reasons I love windy.com, to look at their future prediction of wind, rain, temperature and wave height.  I learned to count on it more than the very spendy weather service we hired when we operated offshore platforms in Thailand.

 

I made a point of saying it will be a non-issue for MOST of Thailand, not all. There will be some rain, closer to the path of the tropical storm, which is what it will be by the time it reaches the borders of Thailand. If you look at the tracking map I posted above, you'll see that the predicted wind levels are dropping off fast as it approaches Thailand.

 

 

 

Please send that rain to Patts....too much grime and scum in this city that needs to be washed away.  I am referring to the tourists...55555.

3 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

I think I meant 'cyclones', the current example being a fairly typical northern hemisphere (counterclockwise) example.

 

Cyclones are only termed as such in the southern hemisphere - they are tropical revolving (clockwise)  storms, as are typhoons (rotating counter-clockwise) in the N. Hemisphere.

 

Meanwhile here comes the deluge from Kajiki. Will Surin stay dry?:

 

https://weather.tmd.go.th/ubo240_HQ_Loop_edit2.php

1 hour ago, JensenZ said:

You should do some planting. Maybe it will keep you off the forum for some hours every day - that's a good thing! Some fresh air and exercise.

 

Speaking of Fresh Air:

 

Long Long Ago, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, I once enjoyed Fresh Air.

But, in recent decades, Gross began to devolve into craziness, maybe even into unbridled, rampant Wokeism.

 

Our lost world and days of stable weather are now a thing of the past.

 

Concerning recent weather extremes, we must just suck it up.

 

But, as for me, I will never again listen to Gross.

She ruined her own once-wonderful show with...NONSENSE...

Such a shame.

She now exists in The Twilight Zone, somewhere between insanity and The Outer Limits.

 

We can Never Go Home Again....clearly.

 

No more fresh air for us, especially in Chiang Mai, during the Smoky Season, obviously.

 

Everything is getting wetter and wetter, just as it also gets drier and drier.

Such craziness, and all due to Global Warming, maybe...

 

 

 

 

4 hours ago, mfd101 said:

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

"According to Backpirch Weather, the typhoon seems to have no significant geographical hurdles in its path, allowing for possible intensification. The core of the storm is expected to stay south of Hainan, China, reported Thai Newsroom."

 

Tuesday is when Thailand will feel it most, the Met office said  that Typhoon Kajiki would weaken before entering the northern province of Nan on Tuesday evening.

 

7 hours ago, mfd101 said:

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

Accuweather is about as much good a the proverbials on a fish. I cannot remember the last time I had a reasonably accurate weather forecast from them

 

5 hours ago, orchidfan said:

Monsoons of course being just a seasonal wind.

Monsoons are troughs you mean.

3 hours ago, nauseus said:

Cyclones are only termed as such in the southern hemisphere - they are tropical revolving (clockwise)  storms, as are typhoons (rotating counter-clockwise) in the N. Hemisphere.

Cyclones are weather systems that are cyclonic, can happen in any hemisphere in the world, a tornado is a cyclone. Typhoons originate in the west pacific. Hurricanes originate in the Atlantic.

7 hours ago, mfd101 said:

My observation from Accuweather's maps and (mostly inaccurate) forecasts - at least they're mostly inaccurate here in south Surin, the driest part of Thailand - is that characteristically these major monsoons spend most of their force when they hit the Vietnamese coast, and then V'nam & Laos and later Cambodia receive most of what remains of their strength.

I doubt if you'd know an accurate weather forecast if it rained all over you...you obviously can't read them and have no idea what a "monsoon" is even.