Thailand weather: be prepared for a cool new year celebration

Cool to cold and strong wind, by 3 - 7 °C drops are likely over upper Thailand with isolated frost in the North. The northeast monsoon prevailing over the Gulf and the South will strengthen. Isolated heavy rain is likely in the lower south. The strong wind waves are likely 2-3 meters in the Gulf of Thailand. 

During 1-2 Jan 2017, high pressure covers upper Thailand is weakening. Rising temperature is likely by 2-4°C still cold to cool in upper Thailand. The northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf and the South will weaken cause less rain. The westerly through from Myanmar moves across the North during 30 Dec 2016 – 1 Jan 2017 cause isolated thundershowers in the areas.