Cool North/Northeast, Bangkok Rain, South 30% More Rain Warned

Matichon•General•21h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's weather forecast indicates cool conditions in the North and Northeast, with scattered rain in Bangkok and increased rainfall expected in the South.

•The Meteorological Department forecasts cool weather with morning mist in the North and Northeast.
•Bangkok and surrounding areas, along with the Central and Eastern regions, will experience some thunderstorms.
•The Southern region is expected to see an increase in rainfall by 30%, with heavy rain in some western areas.
•Dust accumulation is at a moderate level in the upper part of Thailand due to weak ventilation.

Overview

•On February 17, the Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast.
•Weak high-pressure areas covering the North and Northeast, and the South China Sea, are influencing the weather.
•Southeast winds are bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand, causing rain in the lower Northeast, East, and Central regions, including Bangkok.
•Residents in the upper part of Thailand are advised to take care of their health due to changing weather conditions and use caution when traveling in misty areas.
•The South is expected to have increased rainfall and scattered thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some western areas.
•Rainfall in the East of the South is forecast at 30% and in the West of the South at 30%.
•Sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are warned to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms, as waves will be 1-2 meters and over 2 meters in stormy areas.
•Moderate dust and haze accumulation is present in the upper part of Thailand due to weak ventilation.

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Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)

The official Thai agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts and warnings.

Place

Northern Thailand(ภาคเหนือ)

A geographical region in Thailand expecting cool weather and morning mist.

Northeastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)

A geographical region in Thailand expecting cool weather and morning mist.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand expecting some thunderstorms.

Central Thailand(ภาคกลาง)

A geographical region in Thailand expecting some thunderstorms.

Eastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออก)

A geographical region in Thailand expecting some thunderstorms.

Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้)

A geographical region in Thailand warned of increased rainfall.

Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️

A body of water adjacent to Thailand where sailors are warned of rough seas.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

A body of water west of Thailand where sailors are warned of rough seas.