Bangkok, 26 Oct - The Meteorological Department reported that the upper part of Thailand will start to see more rain, with heavy rain in some areas in the Northeast, Central and East. In the South, there will be heavy rain in some areas. Beware of flash floods and forest runoff. The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. There will be a northwesterly wind from the Andaman Sea and a northeasterly wind covering the upper part of Thailand, along with a strong tropical storm 'Chami' in the central South China Sea. This will cause the upper part of Thailand to start to have more rain, with some areas in the northeastern, central, and eastern regions experiencing heavy rain. People in the aforementioned areas should be careful of the dangers of thunderstorms, including heavy rain and accumulated rain, and should take care of their health due to the changing weather conditions. As the northwesterly winds cover the Andaman Sea, the South and the Gulf of Thailand, some areas in the So uth will experience heavy rain. People in the South should be careful of the dangers of heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially on hillsides near waterways and lowlands. For waves in the Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand, they are moderate with waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are asked to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. In addition, the severe tropical storm "Trami" (TRAMI) is covering the upper South China Sea. It is expected to move closer to the southern part of Hainan Island, China, and the coast of central Vietnam during October 26-28, 2024. Those who plan to travel to the aforementioned areas are asked to check the weather conditions before traveling. Weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow. Northern region: Cool weather in the morning in the upper part of the region with thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area, mostly in the provinces of Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun and Phichit. Minimum temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius. Northeasterly winds 10-15 km/hr. Northeastern region: Cool weather in the morning with thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Loei, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Minimum temperature 18-24 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Central region: Thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Lop Buri and Saraburi provinces. Minimum temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 35-36 degrees Celsius. Northwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-3 5 degrees Celsius. Northwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, mostly in the provinces of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani upwards: Northwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves approximately 1 meter high and higher in areas with thunderstorms than 2 meters. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards: Northwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high and higher in areas with thunderstorms than 2 meters. Southern region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 60% of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Minimum temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-33 degrees Celsius. Northwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves in the sea 1-2 meters high. In area s with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters. Bangkok and its vicinity will have thunderstorms in 40% of the area. Minimum temperature 23-27 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius. Northwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Source: Thai News Agency