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  • Thailand braces for rainstorms, Bangkok faces minor impact | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for rainstorms, Bangkok faces minor impact

    A significant weather warning has been issued today by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), cautioning of potent rainstorms expected to hit 12 provinces, including a minor impact on Bangkok. The upper parts of Thailand woke to a cool to cold morning with strong winds at 5am today, January 26, as a robust high-pressure system continues to dominate the country and…

  • Thailand anticipates scorching summer with temperatures up to 44.5°C | Thaiger

    Thailand anticipates scorching summer with temperatures up to 44.5°C

    Thailand is bracing for an intense summer this year, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasting that temperatures could soar to a sweltering 44.5 degrees Celsius. The summer season, which is expected to start towards the end of February and last until the end of May, is predicted to be unusually severe, with temperatures rising 1-1.5 degrees above the average.…

  • Thailand expects 1-3°C temperature drop amid strong high-pressure system | Thaiger

    Thailand expects 1-3°C temperature drop amid strong high-pressure system

    Thailand is bracing for a further 1 to 3 degrees Celsius drop in temperatures as a strong high-pressure system covers the nation and the South China Sea. This Meteorological Development of Thailand (TMD) is set to bring cooler to cold conditions, accompanied by strong winds across various parts of the country, including the greater Bangkok area. The northern region is…

  • Imminent monsoon to disrupt lower southern Thailand with high waves | Thaiger

    Imminent monsoon to disrupt lower southern Thailand with high waves

    A severe monsoon is set to hit the lower southern provinces of Thailand between today and January 27, causing heavy rain and high waves in the Gulf of Thailand. The Meteorological Department of Thailand’s (TMD) Southern East Coast Centre, headed by Komon Promsakha Na Sakolnakorn, issued its third warning, advising against sea travel as waves are expected to reach up…

  • Bangkok bracing for temperature drop and dust pollution fluctuations | Thaiger

    Bangkok bracing for temperature drop and dust pollution fluctuations

    The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok, is set to experience a slight drop in temperatures tomorrow, January 24, amid ongoing concerns over high levels of dust pollution. As forecasted by the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD), temperatures are predicted to decrease by 1-3°C for a single day. Meanwhile, other regions of the country, barring the south, will see a temperature…

  • Thailand braces for temperature drop and thunderstorms across 19 provinces | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for temperature drop and thunderstorms across 19 provinces

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts a fresh bout of cold wind resulting in a sharp 5 degrees Celsius drop in temperature. Accompanied by thunderstorms in 19 provinces, the TMD also warns of a storm wreaking havoc in the southern region. In the next 24 hours, a relatively strong high-pressure system will gradually cover the northeast region and is…

  • Ten days of rainfall predicted in Thailand with temperature fluctuations | Thaiger

    Ten days of rainfall predicted in Thailand with temperature fluctuations

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) predicted rainfall for the next 10 days, from January 22 to 31. The TMD anticipate thunderstorms in the northern, central and upper northeastern regions, with a temperature rise expected. The forecast was updated today, January 22, from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). From January 22 to 26, a moderate to strong mass…

  • Thailand bracing for temperature drop due to cold blast from China | Thaiger

    Thailand bracing for temperature drop due to cold blast from China

    A new blast of cold air is set to lower temperatures by four degrees Celsius, warns the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD). This weather shift, prompted by a strong high-pressure system from southern China and northern Vietnam, is anticipated to affect the northeastern and eastern parts of Thailand today. The cold weather and strong winds in the northeast are expected…

  • Storm warnings for southern provinces as Thailand braces for cold snap | Thaiger

    Storm warnings for southern provinces as Thailand braces for cold snap

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of storms hitting eight southern provinces with sea waves exceeding 2 metres. Meanwhile, the upper part of the country continues to experience cold weather today. For the next 24 hours, the moderately high-pressure area covering the northeastern part and the South China Sea is weakening, while the westerly wind at the upper level…

  • Cool weather predicted across Thailand with isolated rainfall in the north | Thaiger

    Cool weather predicted across Thailand with isolated rainfall in the north

    The Department of Meteorology of Thailand (TMD) forecasts cool weather in the morning across the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions of Thailand, as well as the upper south. However, some areas in the upper north and southern regions are expected to experience rainfall. A westerly trough is covering the upper north of Thailand and the upper part of Laos,…

  • Bangkok braces for rising dust pollution, considers work-from-home scenario | Thaiger

    Bangkok braces for rising dust pollution, considers work-from-home scenario

    Bangkok’s City Hall is on high alert as it keeps a close watch on the escalating ultra-fine dust pollution levels. The governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, raised the possibility of initiating a work-from-home programme if alarmingly unsafe levels persist for three days in a row. Chadchart yesterday indicated that a warning would be disseminated through the City Hall’s network, which boasts over…

  • Severe weather warning for 18 provinces in Thailand | Thaiger

    Severe weather warning for 18 provinces in Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a severe weather warning today for 18 provinces spanning the north and south of the country. Heavy rains, strong winds, and hailstorms are expected, posing a potential danger to residents. The department advises people to avoid open areas and weakly constructed buildings. This weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts another western…

  • Severe weather alert issued for 32 provinces in Thailand: Thunderstorms and temperature drop forecasted | Thaiger

    Severe weather alert issued for 32 provinces in Thailand: Thunderstorms and temperature drop forecasted

    A severe weather alert has been issued for 32 provinces in Thailand’s north, northeast, and central regions. From tomorrow, January 13 to January 16 these areas are on high alert for thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, with temperatures expected to drop by 1-3 degrees Celsius. This forecast is due to a western airflow from the Union of Myanmar that will…

  • TMD warns of impending cold front in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    TMD warns of impending cold front in northern Thailand

    A new cold front is expected to grip the northern region of the country, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, warns the Meteorological Department of Thailand today. The temperature will drop by 3 degrees Celsius starting today. The high-pressure system, or cold air mass, is currently covering the northeastern region and the South China Sea. The department advises residents in…

  • Cold wave to hit northern Thailand with thunderstorms and temperature drop | Thaiger

    Cold wave to hit northern Thailand with thunderstorms and temperature drop

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning today about a cold wave of weather that is expected to hit the northern Thailand region. Residents are advised to prepare for thunderstorms, which are predicted to occur before a decrease in temperature between January 12 and 15. The high-pressure area or cold mass that covers the northeast and the South…

  • Thailand’s escalating smog crisis: 48 provinces engulfed by unsafe air quality | Thaiger

    Thailand’s escalating smog crisis: 48 provinces engulfed by unsafe air quality

    Heavy smog has engulfed 48 out of Thailand’s 77 provinces, rendering the air quality unsafe due to high levels of ultra-fine dust. As of this morning, Tuesday, January 9, 21 provinces reported red-level air pollution, a serious health threat. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) reported that the particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter (PM2.5) levels…

  • Record PM 2.5 dust levels hit Thailand with Bangkok and Samut Songkhram worst affected | Thaiger

    Record PM 2.5 dust levels hit Thailand with Bangkok and Samut Songkhram worst affected

    Today saw the highest PM 2.5 dust levels this year in Thailand, with Samut Songkhram and Bangkok exceeding all other areas. The Geoinformatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), in collaboration with the National Research Office, the Pollution Control Department, Kasetsart University, and Chiang Mai University, revealed that 38 provinces exceeded standard PM 2.5 dust levels, impacting health. The PM…

  • Weather update: Northern Thailand braces for chill as storms threaten the south | Thaiger

    Weather update: Northern Thailand braces for chill as storms threaten the south

    TheMeteorological Department of Thailand (TMD)forecasted another drop in temperatures across northern Thailand, with the weather ranging from cool to cold, particularly in the mountainous areas. Meanwhile, cloud cover has been observed in Bangkok. In contrast, the southern region has been issued a warning for storm conditions affecting nine provinces. A mass of cold air or high-pressure area continues to cover…

  • Chilly air mass blankets northern Thailand with heavy rainfall warnings for the south | Thaiger

    Chilly air mass blankets northern Thailand with heavy rainfall warnings for the south

    Today’s weather forecast in Thailand saw a chilly air mass sprawling across the upper part of the country, with temperatures dipping to a frigid 7 degrees Celsius at the peak of the mountain ranges. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rainfall in some areas of the southern region. A high-pressure system or cold air mass…

  • Today’s weather: Northern Thailand cools down | Thaiger

    Today’s weather: Northern Thailand cools down

    Weather conditions across the northern region of Thailand today experienced a dip in temperatures by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The peaks of the mountains were particularly cold, with temperatures dropping to 4 degrees. The lowest temperature in Bangkok was 22 degrees. This weather change is due to a high-pressure system and another wave of cold air mass from China…

  • Thailand braces for colder temperatures and continued southern floods | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for colder temperatures and continued southern floods

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) warns of a chilly weather front spreading across Thailand, with temperatures expected to drop a further 1-2 degrees Celsius. Bangkok experienced cool conditions in the morning, and southern regions continue to be flooded due to heavy rainfall affecting nine provinces. The 24-hour weather forecast from 5am today stated that the high-pressure system, also known…

  • Weather alert: Thailand bracing for cold snap and heavy southern rainfall | Thaiger

    Weather alert: Thailand bracing for cold snap and heavy southern rainfall

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a cold weather warning across the country, with foggy conditions expected in the morning. The southern region continues to experience severe flooding due to heavy rainfall in eight provinces. The level of airborne dust particles remains significantly high due to weak winds, resulting in poor air ventilation. A high-pressure area or cold air mass covers…

  • Thailand weather alert: Cold snap and unhealthy air quality | Thaiger

    Thailand weather alert: Cold snap and unhealthy air quality

    The weather today, continues to be cold in northern Thailand with temperatures dropping to a low of 3 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Bangkok is experiencing elevated levels of particulate matter. The Thai Meteorological Department’s 24-hour forecast predicts high atmospheric pressure, or a mass of cold air, covering the upper region of Thailand. Concurrently, westerly winds at high altitudes are sweeping across…

  • Japan braces for severe earthquakes, warns meteorological agency | Thaiger

    Japan braces for severe earthquakes, warns meteorological agency

    The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of potential severe earthquakes in the country’s central region in the forthcoming week. The agency revealed this forecast in a press conference yesterday, January 1, following an earthquake that registered a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 on the country’s seven-tier scale. The quake was detected off Japan’s coastline on yesterday afternoon, accompanied by warnings of a…

  • Bangkok grapples with severe air pollution despite New Year holiday lull | Thaiger

    Bangkok grapples with severe air pollution despite New Year holiday lull

    Despite the reduced traffic during the New Year holiday, Bangkok continues to battle severe air pollution issues. A total of 16 districts were marked as red zones due to significant health risks today, December 29. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) website revealed that at 8am, PM2.5 dust levels were recorded above 75 microgrammes per cubic metre (μg/m3)…

  • Southern Thailand: Pattani province in state of emergency due to escalating floods | Thaiger

    Southern Thailand: Pattani province in state of emergency due to escalating floods

    A state of emergency is in effect in Pattani, a southern province in Thailand, as floodwaters continue to rise, severely affecting the local economy. The overflow of the Sai Buri and Pattani rivers has caused significant flooding in the Pattani town area. As of this morning, December 29, water levels in the Muang Pattani municipality were rapidly increasing. Several business…

  • Rise in temperature forecasted for Thailand’s northern regions | Thaiger

    Rise in temperature forecasted for Thailand’s northern regions

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department forecasted a rise in temperature by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in the northern and northeastern regions. Along with cool weather, fog is expected in the morning. There are warnings for heavy rain in the four southern provinces. The high-pressure area or cold mass covering Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening. This change is leading…

  • Thailand braces for cold snap and heavy southern rainfall | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for cold snap and heavy southern rainfall

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a warning of cold weather, strong winds, and frost, whilst also alerting the southern region to heavy rainfall. The announcement, issued today, informed that a high-pressure system or cold air mass is still covering Thailand and the southern part of the South China Sea. This is resulting in cold to very cold weather with strong…

  • Cold wave from China hits Thailand: Significant temperature drop and heavy rain forecast | Thaiger

    Cold wave from China hits Thailand: Significant temperature drop and heavy rain forecast

    Thailand is currently under the influence of a new surge of high-pressure area or cold air mass from China, as declared by the Thai Meteorological Department. This has resulted in a drop in temperature across the country, with the north-eastern region experiencing a decrease of 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, and the capital city, Bangkok, seeing a drop of 5…

  • Chilling forecast for northern Thailand while south braces for heavy rain | Thaiger

    Chilling forecast for northern Thailand while south braces for heavy rain

    The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a level 4 warning, forecasting a sharp drop in temperatures across northern Thailand and heavy rainfall in the southern region. The warning, which came into effect from 5am today, is expected to last until December 25. The cold spell is due to a high-pressure system from China that is set to cover Thailand and…