BANGKOK, 20 February 2015 – Twenty-five provinces have been told to brace for thunder storms predicted this weekend.
According to Interior Minister General Anupong Paojinda, the thunder storms will be triggered by the cold front lingering over the upper part of Thailand and the western winds from Myanmar.
13 provinces in the North and 12 others in the Northeast will be affected by the weather conditions. Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation officials in Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Udon Thani and Chiang Rai have been told to be prepared for an emergency situation.
Members of the public are advised to consult the weather forecast and follow safety advice. They can also reach an emergency hotline at 1784 for 24-hour assistance.
