Cool spell continues in upper Thailand; strong winds to ease dust situation
Cool to cold weather is forecast for the North and the Northeast, the Thailand Meteorological Department forecast on Wednesday (January 29), as the weak westerly trough moves to the Northeast where the high-pressure system covers the South China Sea. The Central region is cool in the morning with clear sky throughout the day.
Dust situation: In Central region, including Bangkok and its perimeter, strong winds will help reduce dust and haze.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows:
Northern region: Cool to cold mornings with fog; temperature lows of 10-19 degrees Celsius and highs of 29-34 degrees Celsius. Temperature likely to drop to 2-12 degrees on hilltops with frost in some areas.
Northeastern region: Cool to cold weather with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 14-20 degrees Celsius and highs of 27-33 degrees Celsius. Temperature likely to drop to 8-12 degrees Celsius on hilltops.
Central region: Cool weather in the morning; temperature lows of 19-21 degrees Celsius and highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius.
Eastern region: Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 21-26 degrees Celsius and highs of 31-34 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high.
Southern region (east coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 20-24 degrees Celsius and highs of 31-35 degrees Celsius; waves a metre high.
Southern region (west coast): Partly cloudy with thundershowers in 10 per cent of the area; temperature lows of 21-25 degrees Celsius and highs of 32-36 degree Celsius; waves a metre high.
Bangkok and surrounding area: Partly cloudy; temperature lows of 22-24 degrees Celsius and highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius.