Slight Temperature Increase Observed in Northern Thailand

Bangkok: Temperatures in northern Thailand are slightly higher. The Meteorological Department reported that temperatures in the upper part of Thailand will rise slightly, with the North and Northeast experiencing cool to cold weather. The Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the East, and the upper South, will experience cool weather in the morning.

According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The high-pressure area or cold air mass will continue to cover the upper part of Thailand and the South China Sea. This will cause fog in the aforementioned areas in the morning, and temperatures will rise slightly. The northern and northeastern regions will experience cool to cold weather. The central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the eastern region, and the upper southern region will experience cool weather in the morning. The mountaintops and hilltops will experience cold to very cold weather, and some areas will experience frost. People in Thailand should take care of their health due to the still cold weather and be careful of the dangers of fires that may occur due to the dry air. They should also be extra careful when traveling through areas with fog.

For the northeast monsoon still covers the Gulf of Thailand, the South, and the Andaman Sea, causing waves in the lower Gulf of Thailand to be 1-2 meters high. Sailors in the said areas are asked to sail with caution.

Weather conditions affecting dust accumulation during this period show that air circulation is in the 'poor-weak' range and the wind covering the upper part of Thailand is weakening. It is expected that the concentration of dust particles will tend to be stable and increase slightly.

The regional weather forecast for January 22, 2025, indicates that Bangkok and surrounding areas will experience cool weather with some fog in the morning and rising temperatures. The northern region will see cool to cold weather with morning fog, and temperatures are expected to rise slightly. Similar conditions will prevail in the northeastern and central regions. The eastern region will also experience cool weather with some fog in the morning. The southern region will have cool weather in certain parts with some light rain, particularly in the lower areas. The sea conditions will vary with waves reaching up to 2 meters in certain areas.