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“Doi Inthanon” temperature drops to 10 degrees Celsius

Chiang Mai Province, the weather is starting to get cold. This morning on Doi Inthanon, the temperature dropped to 10 degrees Celsius. Tourists did not miss the chance to experience the cold wind, even though the fog was thick and they could not see the sunrise.

Doi Inthanon peak, Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai province, this morning the temperature dropped another 2 degrees Celsius to only 10 degrees Celsius. Tourists did not miss wearing sweaters to go up and feel the cold wind and see trees with moss and lichen growing on their trunks, looking like trees wrapped in blankets. Many people said that even though the fog was so thick this morning they could not see the sunrise, but just the fog and the wind blowing against their faces made them feel refreshed from being able to breathe the fresh air and capture impressive images before anyone else in the country.

At the Kiew Mae Pan viewpoint, this morning the temperature was 13 degrees Celsius. The parking lot was full. Hot food and drinks were selling wel
l. Officials asked for cooperation from tourists to take their trash downstairs to preserve the environment. They also advised tourists that if they plan to go up to the top of the mountain, they should check both their people and their vehicles to be ready. As for motorcycles with automatic transmissions, they should not ride up to the top of the mountain because the brakes may burn out.

Source: Thai News Agency