New system boosts forecastsCaretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob on Wednesday inspected a pilot satellite platform developed by Tomorrow.io, aimed at improving high-precision weather forecasting and disaster warning systems. He said the cabinet had approved the three-month pilot project to upgrade Thailand's weather forecasting and disaster warning systems by integrating Tomorrow.io's satellite platform with the TMD's existing system. The system can deliver near-real-time data updates within one hour, provide a flood index tailored to specific areas at the tambon level, and produce weather forecasts up to seven days in advance. These features would upgrade the real-time warning system and significantly strengthen Thailand's disaster preparedness. Beyond weather forecasting and disaster alerts, several agencies expressed interest in broader applications of the platform.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2026 22:22 UTC