PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has announced that a new moderate cold air mass is spreading over upper northeastern Thailand, causing a drop in temperatures and strong winds in the region.
According to the department’s 24-hour weather forecast, the high-pressure system or moderate cold air mass from China has already reached northern Vietnam and is expected to move over upper northeastern Thailand on Monday. This weather pattern will lead to cooler temperatures and strong winds in the Northeast, while the North will experience similar effects the following day.
The northern and northeastern regions will see cold to very cold weather, while the central region, including Bangkok and surrounding areas, as well as the eastern and southern regions, will experience cool mornings. Mountain peaks will see very cold to freezing conditions. The public is advised to take precautions against the cold weather and be mindful of fire hazards due to dry conditions.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region remains weak, resulting in waves of about 1 meter in the Gulf.
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Dust and haze accumulation in upper Thailand remains moderate to high, with stable conditions due to moderate wind strength.
Bangkok & Vicinity: Cool in the morning, temperatures ranging from 21-24°C (low) to 34-37°C (high), with northeast winds at 10-20 km/h.
Northern Region: Cool to cold with morning fog, temperatures between 13-19°C (low) and 32-38°C (high). Mountain peaks will be very cold, with lows of 5-13°C. Winds from the east at 5-15 km/h.
Northeastern Region: Cool to cold mornings with strong winds and a temperature drop of 1-2°C.
Lows between 13-18°C and highs of 32-37°C. Mountain peaks will be cold with lows of 9-15°C. Winds from the northeast at 15-30 km/h.
Central Region: Cool in the morning, temperatures between 18-21°C (low) and 35-38°C (high), with northeast winds at 10-20 km/h.
Eastern Region: Cool in the morning, temperatures between 19-23°C (low) and 33-38°C (high).
Southeast winds at 10-30 km/h, with waves under 1 meter, reaching 1 meter offshore.
Southern Region (East Coast): Cool mornings with light rain in some areas, mainly in Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Lows between 19-22°C and highs of 30-34°C. Northeast winds at 15-30 km/h, with waves around 1 meter, increasing to 1-2 meters in thunderstorms.
Southern Region (West Coast): Cool mornings with mostly cloudy skies, temperatures between 20-24°C (low) and 31-35°C (high). Northeast winds at 10-30 km/h, with waves below 1 meter, reaching 1 meter offshore. (TNA)
