The Meteorological Department reported that there will be more rain throughout Thailand, with some areas experiencing heavy rain. Beware of flash floods and forest runoff. In Bangkok and its vicinity, there will be thunderstorms in 60% of the area.

The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The monsoon trough will move down across the upper North, upper Northeast, and into a low-pressure cell in the central South China Sea. In addition, the moderate southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This will cause more rain in Thailand, with some areas experiencing heavy rain. People in the aforementioned areas should be careful of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff.

For waves in the upper Andaman Sea, they are moderate with waves approximately 2 meters high. For the lower Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand, waves are 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are
higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are advised to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.

In addition, during 3-6 September 2024, the moderate monsoon trough will move down across the northern, central and northeastern regions of Thailand into a strong low-pressure cell in the central South China Sea, coupled with the moderate southwest monsoon blowing over the Andaman Sea, the southern region, the eastern region and the Gulf of Thailand. This will cause some areas of Thailand to experience heavy rain, with some areas in the lower northern, lower northeastern, central regions including Bangkok and its vicinity, the eastern region and the southern region. Meanwhile, waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand will be stronger. The Andaman Sea will have waves 2-3 meters high, and in areas with thunderstorms, waves will be higher than 3 meters. The upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves approximately 2 meters high, and farther from the shore and in areas wit
h thunderstorms, waves will be higher than 2 meters.

Tropical Storm ‘Shanshan’ SHANSHAN covers southern Kansai, Japan. Those who plan to travel to the area should check the weather conditions before traveling. This storm will not affect the weather in Thailand.

Weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow.

Northern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Tak and Phetchabun. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-15 km/hr.

Northeastern region: Thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-
20 km/hr.

Central region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Lop Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr.

Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 23-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves in the sea 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters.

Southern region (east coast): Thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mostly in the provinces of Phetchaburi, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani upwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thun
derstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards: southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters.

Southern region (West coast): Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in Ranong, Phang Nga and Phuket provinces. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius. From Ranong province upwards: southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Waves approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Phang Nga province downwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters.

Bangkok and its vicinity: 60% chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas. Minimum temperature 26-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr

Source: Thai News Agency