BANGKOK, Thailand – Cool weather prevails nationwide as the year ends, with freezing temperatures reported on mountain peaks. The south experiences isolated thunderstorms, while the Meteorological Department advises caution against dry-season fire hazards.
Moderate high-pressure systems are affecting upper Thailand, bringing cold to very cold weather in the North and Northeast, and cool temperatures in central areas, Bangkok, and nearby regions. On mountain peaks, conditions are extremely cold.
In the South, the weakening northeastern monsoon results in occasional thunderstorms, with moderate waves in the Gulf of Thailand. Waves reach 2 meters in the lower Gulf, rising higher in stormy areas. Mariners are urged to navigate carefully and avoid stormy zones.
Dust and haze remain moderate in northern Thailand due to average air circulation. (TNA)
