A cold wave hits Thailand, heavy rain expected in the south

The Thai Meteorological Department has announced icy weather in the north and northeast of Thailand and heavy rain in the south.

Over the next 24 hours, the north and northeast will be cool to cold, while the central region, including Bangkok and surrounding provinces, as well as the east and south, will be cool in the morning.

Residents in these areas are advised to take care of their health due to the cold weather and be vigilant about the risk of fires related to dry weather and strong winds.

These conditions are due to a moderate high-pressure system or a cold air mass from China that extends over northern Thailand.

In the south, scattered thunderstorms will persist due to the northeast monsoon blowing over the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea.

The waves in the gulf will be of moderate strength, with heights of around 2 meters in the lower part of the gulf and 1 to 2 meters in the upper part, reaching more than 2 meters in areas where there are storms.

It is advised that sailors proceed with caution and avoid navigating in stormy areas.

For now, the accumulation of PM2.5 in northern Thailand will remain at low to moderate levels thanks to the prevailing winds in the region.

Weather forecast for Tuesday, December 9

Women in sweaters cross a street in Bangkok. Photo: AP/Sakchai Lalit

Bangkok and its surroundings

• Cool weather in the morning.
• Minimum temperature of 20 to 22 °C, maximum of 31 to 32 °C.
• Northeast winds of 10 to 25 km/h.

Northern Region

• Cool to cold weather in the morning, with a slight drop in temperatures.
• Minimum temperature of 15 to 18 °C, maximum of 27 to 32 °C.
• At the top of the mountains, cold to very cold weather with minimum temperatures of 6 to 12 °C.
• Northeast winds of 10 to 20 km/h.

Northeastern Region

• Cool to cold weather in the morning with strong winds.
• Minimum temperature of 14 to 18 °C, maximum of 28 to 30 °C.
• At the top of the hills, cold weather with minimum temperatures of 10 to 14 °C.
• Northeast winds of 10 to 30 km/h.

Central region

• Cool weather in the morning.
• Minimum temperatures of 18 to 20 °C, maximum temperatures of 30 to 31 °C.
• Northeast winds of 10 to 25 km/h.

Eastern Region

• Cool weather in the morning.
• Minimum temperatures of 19 to 22 °C, maximum temperatures of 30 to 33 °C.
• Northeast winds of 15 to 35 km/h.
• Wave height of around 1 meter, increasing to 1 to 2 meters offshore.

Southern Region (East Coast)

• Cool weather in the morning in the upper part of the region, with thunderstorms in 10% of the area, mainly in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
• Minimum temperature of 19 to 23 °C, maximum temperature of 29 to 32 °C.

From Nakhon Si Thammarat northwards:

• Northeast winds of 15 to 35 km/h; waves of 1 to 2 meters, reaching over 2 meters during thunderstorms.

From Songkhla southwards:

• Northeast winds of 20 to 35 km/h; waves of around 2 meters, reaching over 2 meters during thunderstorms.

Southern Region (West Coast)

• Isolated light rain.
• Minimum temperature of 21 to 24 °C; maximum temperature of 32 to 33 °C.
• Northeast winds of 15 to 30 km/h; wave height of around 1 meter, potentially reaching over 1 meter offshore and over 2 meters during thunderstorms.

See also:

Weather in Thailand: Climate, Seasons and forecasts for 7 days

Thailand officially enters winter, its cold season

Source: The Nation Thailand