The Meteorological Department reported that the upper part of Thailand will see less rain, but some areas in the eastern and lower southern regions will still experience heavy rain, which could cause flash floods and forest runoff. The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The southwest monsoon blowing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is starting to weaken. In addition, there is a low-pressure cell in the upper part of Vietnam, causing the upper part of Thailand to have less rain, but there will still be heavy rain in some areas of the eastern region. Meanwhile, there is a line of winds from the east and southwest blowing over the lower southern region, causing heavy rain in some areas of the aforementioned area. People in the eastern and southern regions should be careful of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas on hillsides near waterways and lowlands. For the upper Andama n Sea area from Ranong Province upwards, the sea has waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are asked to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms during this period. Regional weather forecast for August 9, 2024 Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms in 40% of the area. Minimum temperature 26-28 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Northern region: Thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mostly in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phetchabun provinces. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 5-15 km/hr. Northeastern region: Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Surin provinces. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Central region: Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi provinces. Minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Minimum temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approxi mately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter. Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius. From Ranong upwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Phang Nga downwards: southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter Source: Thai News Agency
