THAILAND will remain cooler to cold and very cold in the upper North and Northeast over the next 24 hours (till 6 a.m. tomorrow) with a slight drop in temperature and strong winds in the upper south while the mercury will drop to minimum temperature 16-19 °C in Bangkok Metropolis.
People in the northern regions and the upper southern regions are advised to take care of their health due to the cold weather and to be cautious of fire hazards that may arise from dry conditions and strong winds.
This drop in temperature is due to a strong high-pressure system and cold air mass extending over Thailand. There is also a strong northeasterly monsoon prevailing over the Gulf, the South, and the Andaman Sea with isolated thunderstorms in the lower South.
Waves in the Gulf will rise to 2-4 metres and above 4 metres in areas hit by thunderstorms. In the Andaman Sea, the waves are 1-2 metres high, 2-3 meters high offshore and above 3 metres when there is a thunderstorm. All ships in these regions should proceed with caution and keep off areas hit by heavy rain. People along the coast in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea should beware of inshore surges and boats should keep ashore until Jan. 13.
North
Cold to very cold and 1-2 °C drop in temperature. Minimum temperature 7-14 °C. Maximum temperature 24-29 °C. Very cold on the mountaintops and isolated frost – minimum temperature 2-7 °C. Northeasterly winds 10-20 km./hr.
Northeast
Cold to very cold with strong wind and slight drop in temperature. Minimum temperature 6-13 °C. Maximum temperature 23-27 °C. Very cold on the mountaintops – minimum temperature 2-7 °C. Northeasterly winds 15-30 km./hr.
Central Region
Cool with strong wind and slight drop in temperature. Minimum temperature 14-17 °C. Maximum temperature 26-29 °C. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km./hr.
East
Cool with strong wind and slight drop in temperature. Minimum temperature 14-19 °C. Maximum temperature 27-30 °C. Northeasterly winds 20-35 km./hr. Wave height is about 2 metres and above 2 metres offshore.
Southern (East Coast)
Upper part : Morning cool with strong wind and slight drop in temperature. Lower part: Isolated thunderstorms mostly in Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 17-25 °C. Maximum temperature 26-30 °C. Surat Thani upward: Northeasterly winds 20-40 km./hr. Wave height 2-3 metres and above 3 metres during thunderstorms. Nakhon Si Thammarat downward: Northeasterly winds 20-45 km./hr. Wave height 2-4 metres and above 4 metres during thundershowers.
Southern (West Coast)
Isolated thunderstorms mostly in Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 22-24 °C. Maximum temperature 28-32 °C. Northeasterly winds 20-40 km./hr. Wave height 1-2 metres, about 2-3 metres offshore and above 3 metres during thunderstorms.
Bangkok Metropolis
Cool with strong wind and slight drop in temperature. Minimum temperature 16-19 °C. Maximum temperature 26-31 °C. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km./hr.
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People keeping warm in Bangkok, above, and in Chiang Mai, Front Page. Photos: Amarin TV
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