Social Media Weather Page Returns After Controversy Over Flood Warnings

On September 22, 2026, the Facebook page 'Tee Lom Fah Arkad' (Tee Weather) resumed operations after its previous iteration was removed from the platform. The page had recently published a warning claiming a 'mega-flood' would strike Eastern Thailand and the Bangkok metropolitan area between September 24 and 27, 2026, citing 120 hours of continuous heavy rainfall.

Following the post, the page was taken down. Fact-checking organization Cofact subsequently identified the content as alarmist and noted that it did not originate from official government sources, such as the Thai Meteorological Department or the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. The page administrator maintains that the posts were intended for public benefit and denies any intent to cause panic, standing by the original forecast.

For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the importance of relying exclusively on official government channels for weather and disaster alerts. While the page has returned under a new profile, its claims regarding imminent flooding have not been corroborated by state authorities. Those in the affected regions should monitor official updates from the Thai Meteorological Department to verify weather conditions, as unofficial social media warnings may lack scientific backing and could lead to unnecessary concern.