PATTAYA, Thailand – While Tropical Storm Wutip makes landfall in southern China today, Thai authorities have confirmed that the storm will not directly impact Thailand. The Meteorological Department reassured the public that Pattaya and other coastal areas along the Gulf of Thailand remain relatively safe from the storm’s path, although precautionary measures remain in place for heavy rainfall in northern regions.
According to the latest update, upper Thailand is experiencing scattered heavy rain, especially in mountainous and low-lying areas. The public is advised to stay alert for possible flash floods and runoff. Meanwhile, southern Thailand sees decreasing rainfall, though isolated thunderstorms persist in some areas. Farmers are encouraged to protect crops from water damage, particularly in regions where the monsoon trough intersects northern Thailand and upper Laos.
Wind and wave conditions in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand remain moderate. Waves are expected to reach 2 meters in upper zones, and may exceed 2 meters in areas with thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution and avoid navigation near stormy weather.
As for Tropical Storm Wutip, it intensified over the South China Sea earlier this week and officially made landfall on Saturday (June 14) in Guangdong Province, China. Named after the Cantonese word for “butterfly,” Wutip is the first named storm of the Pacific typhoon season in 2025. Although it will not enter Thai territory, travelers to southern China are advised to monitor local weather forecasts closely.
Pattaya remains largely unaffected by Wutip, but the city continues to monitor the situation. The main concern in Thailand remains local monsoon-related weather in the north. Authorities emphasize continued vigilance, especially for those living near slopes or waterways.
