Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a second warning for the upper part of Thailand, alerting residents to expect unstable weather conditions, marked by summer storms, thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail from March 16-20, 2025. Following this period, the Northeast region is projected to experience a significant temperature drop of 5-8 degrees Celsius, while other regions may see temperatures fall by 2-4 degrees Celsius. In the southern parts of the country, there will be an increase in rainfall, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours.
According to Thai News Agency, the upper regions of Thailand are expected to encounter intense weather conditions, including thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and lightning from March 16-17, 2025. This weather shift is attributed to a high-pressure area or a strong cold air mass descending from China, impacting the upper regions of Thailand and the South China Sea. As a result, residents are advised to exercise caution during thunderstorms and to avoid venturing into open spaces, areas with large trees, unstable structures, and billboards. Farmers are encouraged to reinforce their fruit trees and prepare for potential damage to agricultural products and livestock, as well as to take precautions for their health amidst the changing weather.
The affected provinces on March 16, 2025, include those in the Northern, Northeastern, Central, and Eastern regions, such as Nan, Uttaradit, Phichit, Loei, Khon Kaen, and Bangkok, among others. On March 17, 2025, the weather disturbances will extend to additional provinces, including Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, and several others in the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southern regions.
During March 17-20, 2025, the easterly and southeasterly winds across the Gulf of Thailand, the South, and the Andaman Sea are expected to strengthen, leading to increased rainfall in southern regions and heavy rain in specific areas. Wave heights in the lower Gulf of Thailand could reach 2-3 meters, with higher waves in thunderstorms, while the upper Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea may experience waves of 1-2 meters. Residents in the South are urged to remain vigilant against the dangers posed by heavy rain, and sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to avoid sailing in areas affected by thunderstorms. Small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand and areas distant from the Andaman Sea should refrain from setting sail during this period.
