PATTAYA, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports that upper Thailand is experiencing cool weather with morning fog. In the Northeast and North, temperatures are cold to chilly, with mountaintops and highlands facing very cold to freezing conditions and occasional frost. Meanwhile, southern Thailand continues to experience isolated thunderstorms.
The 24-hour forecast indicates that a moderate high-pressure system or cold air mass is covering upper Thailand and the upper South. This results in cool weather with morning fog across upper Thailand. The Northeast and North will see cold to chilly conditions, with very cold temperatures and frost in high-altitude areas. Residents are advised to protect their health in these cold conditions and be cautious of fire hazards caused by dry and windy weather.
The moderate northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the South causes scattered thunderstorms in the lower South. Waves in the lower Gulf are approximately 2 meters high, increasing to more than 2 meters during thunderstorms. Upper Gulf waves range from 1 to 2 meters, while Andaman Sea waves are around 1 meter high, increasing to 1-2 meters offshore. Mariners are urged to navigate carefully, particularly in stormy areas.
Air Quality: In upper Thailand, the accumulation of dust and haze remains moderate due to average wind speeds and ventilation.
Northern Thailand: Cool to chilly with light morning fog. Lows of 15-18°C, highs of 29-31°C. Mountain tops will be very cold to freezing, with lows of 5-12°C and occasional frost. Northeasterly winds at 10-15 km/h.
Northeastern Thailand: Cool to chilly with morning fog. Lows of 12-17°C, highs of 28-31°C. Highland areas will experience very cold conditions with lows of 7-12°C. Northeasterly winds at 10-25 km/h.
Central Thailand: Cool with morning fog. Lows of 17-19°C, highs of 31-32°C. Northeasterly winds at 10-20 km/h.
Eastern Thailand: Cool with morning fog. Lows of 17-21°C, highs of 30-32°C. Waves around 1 meter, increasing to 1-2 meters offshore. Northeasterly winds at 15-30 km/h.
Southern Thailand (East Coast): Cool mornings in upper areas with 20% scattered thunderstorms, particularly in Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Lows of 19-26°C, highs of 28-32°C. Northeasterly winds at 15-35 km/h; waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in storms.
Southern Thailand (West Coast): 10% scattered thunderstorms, mostly in Trang and Satun. Lows of 23-25°C, highs of 32-34°C. Northeasterly winds at 15-30 km/h; waves around 1 meter, increasing to 1-2 meters offshore.
Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: Cool with morning fog. Lows of 19-21°C, highs of 29-32°C. Northeasterly winds at 10-20 km/h.
