Bangkok: The Meteorological Department reports that some areas of northern Thailand will experience heavy rain, while the southern region will experience thunderstorms. In Bangkok and its vicinity, there will be thunderstorms in 60% of the area.

According to Thai News Agency, the weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that the upper part of Thailand will experience heavy rainfall, while thunderstorms will continue in the southern region. Residents in northern Thailand are advised to be cautious of potential dangers from heavy and accumulated rain, which may lead to flash floods and forest runoff, particularly on hillsides near waterways and lowlands. Farmers need to prepare for the protection of their crops due to the moderate southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.

The sea conditions in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are reported as moderate. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach 1-2 meters, with higher waves in areas experiencing thunderstorms. Sailors are advised to be cautious and avoid sailing in thunderstorm-affected areas.

The report also notes that Tropical Storm ‘Wutib’, currently centered in Guangxi Province, China, has weakened into a depression. Travelers planning to visit the area are advised to check weather conditions prior to departure.

The detailed weather forecast for Thailand predicts thunderstorms in 70% of the northern region, with heavy rain expected in areas such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and others. The northeastern region will see thunderstorms in 40% of the area, with heavy rain in provinces like Nong Khai and Bueng Kan. The central region is expected to have thunderstorms in 40% of the area, with some heavy rain in provinces such as Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi.

In the eastern region, thunderstorms are predicted in 60% of the area, with heavy rain in places like Nakhon Nayok and Chanthaburi. The southern region’s east coast will experience thunderstorms in 30% of the area, predominantly affecting provinces such as Prachuap Khiri Khan and Songkhla. The west coast of the southern region is expected to have thunderstorms in 40% of the area, mainly affecting Phang Nga and Phuket provinces.

In Bangkok and its vicinity, there is a 60% chance of thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 25-27 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 32-35 degrees Celsius.