Bangkok, May 31 – The Meteorological Department reveals thunderstorms throughout Thailand. Southern part, west coast, very heavy rain in some places – waves and strong winds, Bangkok – perimeter, 40% of thunderstorms in most areas in the afternoon and evening.

The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. Thailand has thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas in the eastern region. And there is very heavy rain in some areas in the south west coast. Ask people in the area to be careful of the danger of heavy to very heavy rain and cumulative rain. This can cause flash floods and flash floods, especially in hillside areas near waterways and lowland areas. This is because the rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand.

For wind waves in the Andaman Sea are quite strong. with waves 2-3 meters high in thundershower areas The waves are more than 3 meters high, in the Gulf of Thailand the waves are 1-2 meters high in thunderstorm areas. The waves are more than 2 meters high. All sailors in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are requested to navigate with caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm areas. For small boats in the Andaman Sea, they should not leave the shore until June 6, 2023.

Regional weather forecast

Bangkok-perimeter: 40 percent of thunderstorms in most areas in the afternoon and evening. Minimum temperature 26-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34-37 degrees Celsius.

Northern region: 30 percent thunderstorms with isolated gust. Mostly in Mae Hong Son, Tak, Nan and Phrae provinces, minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 38-40 degrees Celsius.

Northeastern region: 20 percent of thunderstorms in most areas in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 35-38 degrees Celsius.

Central region: 30 percent of thunderstorms in most areas in Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces, minimum temperature 23-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 36-38 degrees Celsius.

Eastern region: 60 percent thunderstorms with isolated heavy rain In Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces, minimum temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-37 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and more thunderstorm areas. 2 meters

Southern region (east coast): 60 percent of the thunderstorms of the area, mostly in Phetchaburi province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat Minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-37 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern region (west coast): 80 percent thunderstorms and some heavy to heavy rain. In Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi and Satun provinces, minimum temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 29-33 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters in thunderstorm areas. more than 2 meters tall

Source: Thai News Agency