January 8 weather update: Temps drop 1-2°C as cold spell persists

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The Thai Meteorological Department reports a strong high-pressure system from China causing temperatures in Upper Thailand to drop by 1 to 2°C on January 8, with forecasts of cool to cold weather for the following days.
Residents in the North and Northeast can expect a temperature decrease of 3 to 5°C, while Central, East, and Bangkok regions will see drops of 2 to 4°C, accompanied by strong winds.
Strong winds have helped disperse particulate matter, maintaining low to moderate PM2.5 levels, while the Gulf of Thailand experiences waves of 2 to 3 meters, prompting safety advisories for small boats.
The cold spell is expected to weaken after January 11, leading to rising temperatures in Upper Thailand, although mornings will remain cool with potential fog, and recent minor earthquakes in Myanmar had no impact on Thailand.

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued reports of a strong high-pressure system from China that continues to cover Upper Thailand, causing temperatures to drop further by 1 to 2 degrees Celcius (°C) today, January 8.

The TMD forecasts cool to cold weather across the country for the next few days. Strong winds will accompany the temperature drop.

North & Northeast: Residents will experience cool to cold conditions. Over the next three days, temperatures here will drop by 3 to 5°C.
Central, East, & Bangkok: Mornings will remain cool. These regions expect a temperature decrease of 2 to 4°C.
Dust Update: Strong winds have successfully dispersed particulate matter, keeping PM2.5 accumulation at low to moderate levels.

A strong northeast monsoon currently prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South. While rainfall is decreasing, isolated thunderstorms persist in the lower South.

Gulf of Thailand: Waves are reaching 2 to 3 meters, and exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.
Andaman Sea: Waves are 1 to 2 meters offshore.

The TMD advises small boats in the Gulf of Thailand to remain ashore until January 10. Residents along the eastern coast of the South should beware of dangerous inshore surf.

The cold spell will weaken starting Sunday, January 11. As the high-pressure system dissipates, temperatures in Upper Thailand will rise. However, mornings will remain cool with likely fog accumulation.

Additionally, the Seismological Bureau detected five minor earthquakes centred in Myanmar between January 7 and 8, ranging from 2.2 to 4.1 magnitude. The TMD confirms that these tremors had no impact on Thailand.