Time-lapse footages shows a summer storm hitting Bangkok with heavy rain today.

Thunder and lightning as well as flash floods arrived in the capital following extensive damage to buildings in northern regions on Sunday evening (April 12).

Trees and road signs being blown as locals struggle with the gales. That was followed by downpours which caused flash floods.

The storms moved from the north of the country into the central region. Last night, dozens of homes were damaged in Phitsanulok province and officials were assisting with repairs.

Golf-ball sized hail stones also lashed Nong Bua Lamphu province, damaging the homes of locals who are also suffering from the economic slump caused by the coronavirus.

Thailand's Meteorological Department said there will be summer thunderstorms in provinces mainly in the northeast part of Thailand from April 12 to 14.