Hail falls as heavy rain hits parts of Bangkok - Bangkok Post

Hail falls on the pavement during a heavy rainstorm in Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Oct 1. (Photo: Puriward Sinthopnumchai) Heavy rain struck several areas of Bangkok on Thursday afternoon, with hail reported along Ratchadaphisek, Lat Phrao and Chok Chai 4 roads, as authorities said a large band of rain was expected over the heart of the capital until 9 pm.

Reporters saw hail in the Ratchada, Lat Phrao and Chok Chai 4 areas at about 4pm.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said light to moderate rain was falling in the districts of Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, Chatuchak, Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Watthana, Bang Sue, Bang Phlat, Bangkok Noi, Taling Chan, Bang Khae, Thawi Watthana, Nong Khaem and Khlong Toey. The rain was moving northwest, with the trend steady.

The highest rainfall total was recorded in Phasi Charoen district, at 49 millimetres.

The BMA forecast that a large band of rain would develop over central Bangkok within the next three hours, possibly making the evening commute a challenge.