BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather update, forecasting a temperature drop of 1-3°C across upper Thailand due to a strong high-pressure system originating from China. The cold spell is accompanied by strong winds, significantly affecting the Northeast and North, where the weather will be cold to chilly. Other regions, including the central provinces, Bangkok and its vicinity, the East, and the upper South, will also experience cooler temperatures.
Regional Weather Overview:
Northern Region:
Conditions: Cold to chilly weather with morning fog; significant temperature drops by 1-3°C.
Temperatures: Lows of 12-20°C, highs of 27-32°C.
Mountain Tops: Very cold to freezing conditions with lows of 4-12°C.
Winds: Easterly, 10-20 km/h.
Northeastern Region:
Conditions: Cold with strong winds; temperatures falling by 1-3°C.
Temperatures: Lows of 11-18°C, highs of 26-29°C.
Mountain Peaks: Very cold with lows of 6-12°C.
Winds: Northeasterly, 10-30 km/h.
Central Region:
Conditions: Cool mornings with strong winds; temperatures dropping by 1-3°C.
Temperatures: Lows of 18-21°C, highs of 29-32°C.
Winds: Northeasterly, 10-25 km/h.
Eastern Region:
Conditions: Cool mornings with strong winds; temperatures decreasing by 1-3°C.
Temperatures: Lows of 18-22°C, highs of 29-32°C.
Winds: Northeasterly, 15-35 km/h.
Seas: Waves up to 1 meter high; offshore waves reaching 2 meters.
Southern Region (East Coast):
Conditions: Cool mornings in the upper South with 60% of the region experiencing thunderstorms and heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Affected Provinces: Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
Temperatures: Lows of 18-25°C, highs of 27-31°C.
Winds: Northeasterly, 20-40 km/h.
Seas: Waves of 2-3 meters, over 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.
Southern Region (West Coast):
Conditions: Scattered thunderstorms (30% coverage), mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, and Trang.
Temperatures: Lows of 23-26°C, highs of 28-32°C.
Winds: Northeasterly, 15-35 km/h.
Seas: Waves around 1 meter, offshore waves reaching 1-2 meters; over 2 meters in stormy areas.
Bangkok and Vicinity:
Conditions: Cool mornings with strong winds; temperatures dropping by 1-2°C.
Temperatures: Lows of 19-22°C, highs of 29-32°C.
Winds: Northeasterly, 10-25 km/h.
Additional Warnings:
Flash Floods and Runoff: Residents in the South, especially in low-lying areas and near waterways, are advised to remain alert to heavy rainfall that could lead to sudden flooding or runoff.
Marine Warnings: Strong winds in the Gulf of Thailand will cause high waves (2-3 meters; over 3 meters in stormy areas). Small boats should refrain from leaving the shore until conditions improve.
Health and Safety Advisory:
Residents across all affected regions are urged to prepare for the cooler weather by dressing warmly and taking precautions against dry and windy conditions that could increase the risk of fire hazards. Farmers should take measures to protect crops from cold damage.
For more updates, stay tuned to the Meteorological Department’s weather alerts.
