Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in parts of Rayong: Media sources report that heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Kachet, Mueang District, Rayong Province, Thailand, since 11:30 local time on September 8. Floodwaters inundated roadways as well as farms in the area. Disruptions to logistics and businesses are expected until floodwaters recede.

The designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that, in the light of the new import requirements introduced by the US executive order of 30 July 2025, it is suspending the acceptance of open and closed transit items containing goods destined for the United States of America. This measure will be effective from 22 August 2025 and until further notice, in accordance with article 17-013 of the Convention Regulations. Any transit or misrouted items containing goods that are destined for the United States and arrive at Thailand Post’s international mail processing centres will be returned to origin.

Further to EmIS 121/2025, the designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform UPU member countries and their designated operators that postal operations have returned to normal following the re-opening of the post offices in the affected areas.

The designated operator of Thailand, Thailand Post, wishes to inform UPU member countries and their designated operators that torrential rain in the northern part of Thailand has caused flooding and landslides in Nan (55XXX) and Chiangrai (57XXX) provinces. As a result, road networks have been blocked, causing delays in the transport and delivery of postal items, as well as difficulties for customers in accessing services at post offices located in the affected areas.