Thailand faces freezing north and stormy south weather conditions
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reports that the country is experiencing varied weather conditions, with freezing temperatures and frost in mountainous areas, while the southern regions face monsoons and high sea waves exceeding 2 metres. The forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that the high-pressure system or moderate cold air mass covering upper Thailand and the upper southern region is weakening, leading to a 1 to 2°C rise in temperatures and morning fog in these areas.
Northern and northeastern regions remain cold to very cold in the morning, with central areas including Bangkok and its vicinity, as well as the eastern and upper southern regions, experiencing cooler morning temperatures. Mountain peaks are particularly chilly, with some frost observed, while hilltops also remain cold.
Residents in these areas are advised to maintain their health due to the cold weather and to be cautious of potential fire hazards due to dry conditions. Additionally, caution is advised when travelling through foggy areas.
The northeastern monsoon continues to affect the Gulf of Thailand, the southern region, and the Andaman Sea, causing light rain in some parts of the lower southern region. Waves in the Gulf of Thailand are moderate, reaching 1 to 2 metres, and could exceed 2 metres in stormy areas.
In the Andaman Sea, wave heights remain below 1 metre, increasing to over 1 metre in areas with thunderstorms. Mariners are urged to navigate with care and avoid sailing in stormy weather.
Dust and haze levels in upper Thailand are moderate to high, with little change expected due to limited air circulation and weaker winds.
Weather forecast
In the north, the weather is cold to very cold with morning fog. The minimum temperature is between 14 and 19°C, and the maximum is between 28 and 33°C.
In the mountainous regions, the temperature drops to between 5 and 10 °C with frost in some areas, and easterly winds blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The northeast is cold to very cold with light morning fog, temperatures rising by 1 to 2°C. The minimum temperature is between 11 and 19°C, and the maximum is between 29 and 32°C.
On the hilltops, the temperature is between 8 and 15 °C, with northeasterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
In the central region, cool weather with light fog is expected in the morning, and temperatures will rise by 1 to 2°C. The minimum temperature is between 18 and 21°C, and the maximum is between 31 and 33°C, with northeasterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
The east will experience cool weather with light fog in the morning, and temperatures will rise by 1 to 2°C. The minimum temperature is between 19 and 24°C, and the maximum is between 31 and 34°C.
Northeasterly winds will range from 15 and 30 kilometres per hour, with waves below 1 metre, and 1 to 2 metres offshore.
For the southern region (east coast), the upper part will be cool in the morning, with temperatures rising by 1 to 2°C and light rain in some areas of the lower part. The minimum temperature is between 20 and 25 °C, and the maximum is between 30 and 32°C.
Northeasterly winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour will prevail, with waves 1 to 2 metres high, exceeding 2 metres in stormy areas.
On the southern region (west coast), the upper part will be cool in the morning, with light rain in some areas of the lower part. The minimum temperature is between 22 and 25°C, and the maximum is between 32 and 34°C.
Northeasterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, with waves approximately 1 metre high, increasing in stormy areas and offshore, reported KhaoSod.
Bangkok and its vicinity will have cool weather with light fog in the morning, and temperatures will rise by 1 to 2°C. The minimum temperature is between 21 and 24 °C, and the maximum is between 32 and 34 °C, with northeasterly winds at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.
