Bangkok: The Meteorological Department revealed that a new cold air mass will cover Thailand, causing temperatures to drop by 1-4 degrees Celsius. In the South, there will be thunderstorms in some areas.
According to Thai News Agency, this weather change is attributed to a high-pressure area or a moderate to strong cold air mass moving from China, which will extend over upper Thailand and the South China Sea.
The northeastern region is expected to experience cool to cold weather with temperatures dropping by 2-4 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the northern and central regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the eastern region, and the upper southern region, will see temperatures decrease by 1-3 degrees Celsius. Mountaintops will experience cold to very cold weather, and residents are advised to take precautions against health issues due to the colder conditions and to be wary of fire hazards resulting from dry weather and strong winds.
Furthermore, the northeast monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand, the South, and the Andaman Sea is strengthening, leading to thunderstorms in parts of the eastern South. The Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are experiencing stronger waves, with the lower Gulf seeing waves between 2-3 meters high and higher in areas with thunderstorms. The upper Gulf will have waves approximately 2 meters high, while the Andaman Sea will have waves about 1 meter high, reaching higher levels further from the shore. Sailors are advised to exercise caution, especially small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand, which should avoid venturing out to sea.
Regarding dust accumulation, the upper part of Thailand is witnessing moderate to high levels of dust and smog, although these are expected to decrease due to the stronger winds accompanying the cold front.