Thailand is taking a big leap forward in weather prediction. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is teaming up with Tomorrow.io to pilot a NASA-level forecasting system in the South for three months — with nationwide coverage expected within six months. The goal is simple: deliver faster, more accurate warnings as extreme weather becomes more frequent.
The Digital Economy Minister said the Prime Minister has made it clear that Thailand must keep pace with global climate volatility. With floods and intense weather now happening worldwide, these events are no longer “rare accidents” — they’re signs of an unstable climate. The government is also pushing to speed up emergency-declaration laws so responses aren’t delayed until after disasters strike.
The pilot project brings together the DE Ministry, the Meteorological Department, and Tomorrow.io, whose technology is trusted by NASA, the US Air Force, and major global foundations. The test will focus on two parts: new data systems and AI-powered analysis.
Tomorrow.io’s satellites use microwave sensing to scan every layer of the atmosphere, detecting moisture and predicting events like sudden rain bombs. With 11 satellites already in operation, their platform updates global data every hour and refreshes forecasts every 15 minutes.
The South will be the first to benefit — and the trial won’t cost the government anything. After three months of testing, the system will expand to cover the entire country, offering more precise, real-time weather intelligence.
The ministry says this upgrade will help everyone from government agencies to the general public make faster decisions during emergencies. The focus on the South reflects an urgent effort to prevent repeats of the severe flooding the region is currently facing.
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