Damp in the south, drier in the north – Thailand’s fickle weather

ThaigerPublished: 08:57, 18 September 2019| Updated: 10:01, 18 September 2019

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There is a reasonably high chance of rain in many of the country’s busiest locations, over the next five days (forecasts below).

According to the TMD (Thai Meteorological Department), there will be an increased chance of rain in the south but less in the north and north-east, where many areas are still recovering from extensive flooding.

“The monsoon trough lies across the lower Central, the upper South and the East to the low-pressure cell over Cambodia. The strong southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, the South and the upper Gulf. These cause are continue rainfall in the lower Central, the South and the East with isolated heavy rains are likely in Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phangnga and Satun. People in the areas should beware of severe condition. Less rain is likely in the North and Northeast.”

Phuket’s five day forecast, below…