Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD)

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is Thailand’s national authority for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and atmospheric research. It began as the Meteorological and Statistics Section under the Royal Irrigation Department. It has since evolved into a full-fledged department responsible for providing weather services for agriculture, aviation, marine, and disaster preparedness. TMD operates a nationwide network of observation stations and collaborates with international meteorological organizations. It plays a critical role in early warning systems for natural disasters such as floods and storms.