Thailand hit by a new cold wave

La Thaïlande connaît une vague de froid avec une baisse significative des températures pouvant atteindre 3 °C dans les régions du nord.

According to the meteorological department, temperatures in the northeast are expected to drop to 14 °C, while Bangkok will experience cool mornings.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours announces cool to cold weather in the morning in the northern regions, with a drop in temperatures of 1 to 3 °C.

Light rain is expected in some areas, particularly in the north and northeast, due to the prevailing high-pressure system.

The cold front, combined with winds from Burma, will bring cooler weather.

The southern region will experience a decrease in precipitation, but heavy rain is still expected in areas such as Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.

The northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea is expected to continue, with moderate winds and waves.

In the face of these weather conditions, the authorities recommend caution, particularly for farmers in the north who are exposed to an increased risk to their crops.

In addition, residents in the southern regions must be aware of the risks of sudden flooding and rising water, particularly near hills and low-lying areas.

This cold snap is accompanied by marked contrasts between different regions of the country.

Weather forecast for this Thursday, December 18

People on a motorcycle wearing warm jackets. Photo: Bangkok Post

Bangkok and its surroundings

Cool mornings with a slight drop in temperatures.

• Minimum: 22-24 °C, maximum: 31-33 °C
• Winds: Northeast, 10-20 km/h

Northern Region

Cold mornings, with a drop in temperatures of 1 to 3 °C and light rain in some areas.

• Minimum: 15-20 °C, maximum: 27-32 °C
• Peaks: 6-14 °C
• Winds: Northeast, 10-15 km/h

Northeastern Region

Cold mornings, with a temperature drop of 1 to 2 °C, and light rain.

• Minimum: 14-17 °C (at altitude) / 18-20 °C (in the plains), maximum: 29-31 °C (at altitude) / 30-32 °C (in the plains)
• Winds: Northeast, 10-25 km/h

Central region

Cool mornings, with a slight drop in temperatures.

• Minimum: 18-21 °C, maximum: 30-32 °C
• Winds: Northeast, 10-20 km/h

Eastern Region

Cool mornings, with a slight drop in temperatures.

• Minimum: 19-24 °C, maximum: 32-34 °C
• Winds: Northeast, 15-35 km/h
• Sea: waves of 1 meter, higher near thunderstorms

Southern Region (East Coast)

Rain on 40% of the territory, heavy rain expected in Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.

• Minimum: 20-24 °C, maximum: 28-32 °C
• Winds: Northeast, 15-35 km/h
• Sea: waves of 1 to 2 meters, higher in case of thunderstorm

Southern Region (West Coast)

Light rain in 30% of the region, mainly in Krabi, Trang and Satun.

• Minimum: 22-25 °C, maximum: 31-34 °C
• Winds: Northeast, 15-35 km/h
• Sea: waves of 1 meter, higher near thunderstorms

See also:

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

Thailand officially enters winter, its cold season

Source: The Nation Thailand