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  • Cold weather and heavy rain hit Thailand as monsoon intensifies

    Cold weather and heavy rain hit Thailand as monsoon intensifies

    The Thai Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) reported today that a strong high-pressure system continues to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea, resulting in cold weather across the regions. Northern and northeastern areas are experiencing cold to very cold conditions, with temperatures dropping to 9°C, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces have temperatures ranging from 18°C to 20°C. Residents…

  • Brrr-illiant care: Chiang Mai Zoo keeps animals cozy at 10°c

    Brrr-illiant care: Chiang Mai Zoo keeps animals cozy at 10°c

    As temperatures in Chiang Mai drop to a chilly 10 degrees Celsius (°C), Chiang Mai Zoo is stepping up to ensure its animals stay warm and healthy. Located at the foot of a mountain, the zoo faces sharp nighttime and early-morning temperature dips, prompting a range of protective measures for its residents. Zoo director Wutthichai Muangman revealed that heat lamps…

  • Bangkok chokes on toxic air as PM2.5 levels hit danger zone

    Bangkok chokes on toxic air as PM2.5 levels hit danger zone

    Bangkok’s air quality plummeted to hazardous levels, with PM2.5 dust particles soaring to the orange health-threatening category across all 50 districts, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported today. The average PM2.5 concentration in the city reached 47.6 µg/m³ this morning, significantly exceeding the safe limit of 37.5 µg/m³. The five worst-affected districts are Nong Khaem (56.7 µg/m³), Khlong Sam Wa…

  • Elderly man found dead on Pattaya roadside due to hypothermia

    Elderly man found dead on Pattaya roadside due to hypothermia

    An elderly man was found unconscious on a roadside in Pattaya and later died, potentially due to the cold weather conditions. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre was alerted to the incident in Soi Khao Talo on Sunday, January 12. Local police and rescue volunteers were dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival, a large gathering of people was present…

  • Is it normally this cold in Thailand in January?

    Is it normally this cold in Thailand in January?

    Thailand is a country known for its beaches, nightlife, and sun. Countless people escape their home places to take solace in the Kingdom’s warmth in both the environment and with its people. However, Thailand is pretty cold right now and it is as much of a surprise for those living in a major city like Bangkok where the morning (January…

  • Thailand braces for cold snap with Bangkok at 16 degrees

    Thailand braces for cold snap with Bangkok at 16 degrees

    The Thai Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) today, January 13, issued a weather forecast indicating a further drop in temperatures across Thailand, with Bangkok experiencing lows of 16 degrees Celsius and strong winds. The upper northern and northeastern regions are expected to see cold to very cold weather, with the highest areas experiencing even colder temperatures. The department advises residents…

  • Thailand braces for temperature drop and heavy rain

    Thailand braces for temperature drop and heavy rain

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its ninth announcement, warning of a temperature drop between January 12 and 13 in northern and northeastern Thailand, with the mercury expected to fall by 3 degrees Celsius. Bangkok is also anticipated to experience a 2 degree Celsius decrease, accompanied by heavy rain in some areas and high sea waves. The announcement, made…

  • Thailand braces for chilly weather and strong winds

    Thailand braces for chilly weather and strong winds

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating cold to cool conditions across Thailand, with a significant temperature drop and strong winds expected today. Eight provinces are named as areas where heavy rains and strong monsoons will hit, with sea waves reaching up to 4 metres in height, prompting safety warnings. The latest forecast for the next…

  • Cold spell and strong winds hit Gulf of Thailand

    Cold spell and strong winds hit Gulf of Thailand

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a second warning about a cold spell and strong winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand from January 10 to 13. According to the weather forecast released at 5pm yesterday, January 8, a high-pressure system from China is expected to spread over Thailand and the South China Sea, causing a temperature drop and strong…

  • Thailand braces for cool weather with frost on mountain peaks

    Thailand braces for cool weather with frost on mountain peaks

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasts that weather across Thailand will remain cool, with particularly cold conditions on mountain peaks, where frost may occur. The northeast monsoon covers the Gulf of Thailand. Some provinces will experience rain tomorrow, January 8. In the next 24 hours, the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions of Thailand will experience cool to cold…

  • Cold front, hot topic: Thailand braces for a temperature tumble

    Cold front, hot topic: Thailand braces for a temperature tumble

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning about a significant drop in temperature across Thailand due to a cold air mass, leading to cooler weather across various regions. Affected areas include the northern, northeastern, and central parts of the country, with particularly frigid conditions on mountaintops. The TMD reported a northeast monsoon sweeping across the Gulf of Thailand,…

  • Thailand braces for heavy rain and cold weather warning

    Thailand braces for heavy rain and cold weather warning

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for 10 provinces in Thailand to prepare for heavy rainfall due to a monsoon. Northern Thailand is experiencing a drop in temperature by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, along with strong winds. A high-pressure system, accompanied by a relatively strong cold air mass, is currently affecting upper Thailand, the upper southern region,…

  • Freezing cold: TMD warns as temperatures dip across Thailand

    Freezing cold: TMD warns as temperatures dip across Thailand

    Cold weather is set to sweep across Thailand, with the Meteorological Department (TMD) warning of another wave of chilly air descending from China. Temperatures are predicted to drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius (°C), with Bangkok experiencing lows of 20°C and frost expected in mountainous areas. The TMD forecasts that the high-pressure system or moderate cool air mass from…

  • Thailand faces freezing north and stormy south weather conditions

    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…

  • Cold weather grips Thailand, thunderstorms hit the south

    Cold weather grips Thailand, thunderstorms hit the south

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather advisory indicating that a cold air mass has enveloped upper Thailand, resulting in very cold conditions in mountainous areas. Meanwhile, the southern region is experiencing thunderstorms due to monsoons, with sea waves exceeding 2 metres. Upper Thailand, including the northeastern and northern regions, is experiencing cold to very cold weather due…

  • Thailand braces for cold wave with thunderstorms in the south

    Thailand braces for cold wave with thunderstorms in the south

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted a significant drop in temperature across northern and upper southern Thailand due to a cold air mass, with thunderstorms expected in several provinces in the south. Today’s weather forecast highlights that a moderate cold air mass is covering the upper part of Thailand and the upper southern regions, resulting in cold to chilly…

  • Heavy rain and temperature drop predicted across Thailand

    Heavy rain and temperature drop predicted across Thailand

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted that heavy rain is expected in the southern regions of Thailand, with potential flooding and flash floods due to increased rainfall. Meanwhile, the upper regions will experience a drop in temperatures by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius. A high-pressure system, or a moderately strong cold air mass, has moved from China to cover…

  • Chilly start: Thailand braces for new year cold spell

    Chilly start: Thailand braces for new year cold spell

    Thailand is bracing for a cool spell across its north, northeast, and central regions during the new year period, with temperatures expected to remain low until January 9, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). The department announced that much of the country should prepare for cold mornings, as a robust cold air mass from China is set to blanket…

  • Bangkok and northeast Thailand to see rain and cooler temperatures

    Bangkok and northeast Thailand to see rain and cooler temperatures

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted rainfall for Bangkok and northeastern Thailand with cooler morning temperatures tomorrow. Additionally, two other regions will experience similar weather patterns, with temperatures expected to drop between December 28 and December 30 due to strong winds and heavy rain in the south. Tomorrow’s weather forecast indicates that a moderate high-pressure system is covering the…

  • Flood mitigation: 95 billion baht plan proposed for Bangkok

    Flood mitigation: 95 billion baht plan proposed for Bangkok

    The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has proposed a budget of 95 billion baht to the National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) to address flooding in Bangkok by improving the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River. The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Narumon Pinyosinwat, explained that the initiative aims to tackle drought and flooding issues as part of a larger government…

  • Severe cold hits Thailand’s north as south braces for storms

    Severe cold hits Thailand’s north as south braces for storms

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning of severe cold weather in the north and northeast, with frost expected on mountaintops. Meanwhile, eight provinces in the south are bracing for thunderstorms, as the country experiences varying weather patterns. The high-pressure system or cold air mass, persists over the upper part of Thailand and the northern part of the…

  • Tsunami guardian: How one man guards Thailand from the waves (video)

    Tsunami guardian: How one man guards Thailand from the waves (video)

    Nearly 20 years after the devastating Boxing Day tsunami, one man in Phang Nga province has become a beacon of hope and safety for his community. Meet 59 year old Banlue Choosin, a former fisherman turned guardian of the Andaman Sea. Ban Nam Khem village, where Banlue lives, was one of the hardest-hit areas in the 2004 disaster, which claimed a…

  • Thailand braces for cold spell and stormy weather

    Thailand braces for cold spell and stormy weather

    Today’s weather forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) highlights the ongoing cold spell across the northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, with thunderstorms expected in some southern areas. A moderate northeastern monsoon affects the Gulf of Thailand and southern regions, while tropical storm Pabuk is anticipated to approach Vietnam’s eastern coast. The high-pressure system continues to dominate the upper…

  • Thai weather: Cool mornings, thunderstorms, and changing temps

    Thai weather: Cool mornings, thunderstorms, and changing temps

    Severe weather conditions are expected in various regions of Thailand today, December 23, as the Meteorological Department (TMD) issues warnings for freezing temperatures and thunderstorms covering 20% of certain areas. Despite a slight rise in temperatures across northern Thailand, mountainous areas remain extremely cold. TMD attributes the fluctuating weather to a weakening high-pressure system over the upper parts of Thailand,…

  • Thailand braces for cold snap and monsoon thunderstorms

    Thailand braces for cold snap and monsoon thunderstorms

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning for today, indicating a further drop in temperatures across the country. Northern and northeastern regions are expected to experience cold to very cold weather, with frost in some areas. Meanwhile, the southern regions will face thunderstorms due to monsoons, resulting in waves exceeding 2 metres in the sea. A moderate high-pressure…

  • Phuket plans major disaster drill for flood preparedness

    Phuket plans major disaster drill for flood preparedness

    Phuket is set to enhance its disaster preparedness with an integrated exercise aimed at tackling potential floods and mudslides. Scheduled for January 16, 2025, the event is designed to boost the island’s readiness and response capabilities in the face of such emergencies. A significant planning session took place recently at the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket).…

  • Thailand prepares for chill, temperature drop and strong winds

    Thailand prepares for chill, temperature drop and strong winds

    Thailand braces for a cold snap as a mass of cool air spreads across the country, bringing a drop in temperatures and strong winds. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts a temperature decrease of 1 to 3 degrees Celsius, with frost expected in some mountainous areas. The latest weather forecast from the TMD reveals that a moderate high-pressure system from…

  • Rain or shine, it’s a ‘Thai’m for chills in northern Thailand

    Rain or shine, it’s a ‘Thai’m for chills in northern Thailand

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted that some regions will experience heavy rain, with the northern regions remaining cold. Bangkok is expected to have light fog in the morning. The TMD urges people in affected areas to take precautions due to the persistent cold weather. Tomorrow, December 19, northern Thailand will see temperatures rise by 1 to 2 degrees…

  • Rain check: Heavy downpours set to soak seven Thailand provinces

    Rain check: Heavy downpours set to soak seven Thailand provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a warning for heavy rainfall across seven provinces in Thailand. Residents are advised to be cautious due to the risk of accumulated rainfall leading to flash floods and forest runoff. The northern regions of Thailand are experiencing a rise in temperature, although the mountain peaks remain extremely cold. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast…

  • Severe storms and flash floods threaten 12 Thai provinces

    Severe storms and flash floods threaten 12 Thai provinces

    The Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather warning predicting severe storms in 12 provinces, with heavy rain expected to cover 70% of the area. This could lead to flash floods and severe weather conditions, with temperatures dropping. The northeast monsoon, which is currently quite strong, is affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region. A low-pressure system also covers…