Cyclones – Thailand does have some cyclones in the south of the country, although not every year. Between 1901 and 2004, according to The Earth Institute at Columbia University, there were 23 cyclones affecting Thailand with 1,468 people killed. Thailand has a heavy fishing economy and most of the deaths were of fisherman or locals who live close to the affected areas. Cyclones are not normal in Thailand and, with modern technology, much less dangerous than they were 100 years ago. For a tourist to Thailand, cyclones should not be a concern.