BANGKOK, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports that northern Thailand is experiencing rising temperatures with morning fog, while the Northeast remains cool to cold. In the South, rainfall has decreased, but heavy rain persists in some southernmost areas. Authorities warn of flash floods, forest runoff, and overflowing rivers.
A weakening high-pressure system from China currently covering the upper South and the South China Sea is causing rising temperatures and morning fog across affected regions. Despite this, cool to cold weather persists in the Northeast. Northern, Central, Eastern, and upper Southern regions remain cool in the mornings. Residents are advised to take care of their health amid these changing conditions and to be cautious of fire hazards due to dry weather. Drivers should also exercise caution in areas with fog.
In the South, the weakening northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand has led to reduced rainfall. However, a low-pressure area over the Strait of Malacca continues to bring heavy rain to southernmost provinces, including Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Residents should be wary of heavy rainfall, potential flash floods, and landslides, particularly in mountainous and low-lying areas.
Sea Conditions:
Lower Gulf of Thailand: Waves up to 2 meters; over 2 meters in stormy areas.
Upper Gulf of Thailand: Waves 1-2 meters.
Andaman Sea: Waves up to 1 meter; 2 meters offshore.
Boaters are urged to navigate carefully and avoid stormy areas.
Regional Forecasts:
North: Cool with morning fog. Temperatures will rise by 1-2°C. Lows of 16-22°C, highs of 30-32°C. Mountain peaks remain cold to very cold (7-14°C).
Northeast: Cool to cold with morning fog. Temperatures will rise by 1-2°C. Lows of 15-19°C, highs of 29-31°C. Mountain peaks are cold to very cold (7-15°C).
Central: Cool with morning fog. Temperatures will rise by 1-2°C. Lows of 19-21°C, highs of 30-32°C.
East: Cool with morning fog. Temperatures will rise by 1-2°C. Lows of 19-23°C, highs of 31-33°C. Coastal waves up to 1 meter, 2 meters offshore.
South (East Coast):
Upper South: Cool mornings with fog. Scattered thunderstorms (60% chance) and isolated heavy rain in Nakhon Si Thammarat and nearby provinces. Lows of 21-24°C, highs of 28-32°C.
Lower South: Scattered heavy rain. Coastal waves up to 2 meters; higher in stormy areas.
South (West Coast): Scattered thunderstorms (40% chance) with isolated heavy rain in Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Lows of 24-25°C, highs of 30-33°C.
Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: Cool mornings with fog. Temperatures will rise by 1-2°C. Lows of 22-23°C, highs of 31-33°C.
