Bangkok: A new cold snap has hit the northeastern region, causing temperatures to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius.
According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department reports that a new cold air mass is spreading over the northeastern region, leading to a significant temperature reduction. Other regions will continue to experience cool to cold weather with morning fog.
The Meteorological Department indicates that a moderate high-pressure system or cold air mass has expanded to cover upper Laos and upper northeastern Thailand. This weather pattern is expected to extend to the northern, central, and eastern regions in the coming days, resulting in continued cool to cold weather across these areas. Some regions will see dense fog, and temperatures will decrease slightly. The public is advised to take health precautions due to the changing weather and to be cautious when traveling through foggy areas.
In the southern region, rainfall remains low due to a weak northeast monsoon affecting the lower Gulf of Thailand and lower southern Thailand. Wave conditions in the lower Gulf are moderate, with heights of 1-2 meters, while wave heights in the upper Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are about 1 meter.
The accumulation of particulate matter and haze in the northern and central regions, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas, as well as the eastern region, is at moderate to fairly high levels. This is attributed to weak to poor ventilation.