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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Cold wave from China hits Thailand: Significant temperature drop and heavy rain forecast

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Thailand is currently under the influence of a new surge of high-pressure area or cold air mass from China, as declared by the Thai Meteorological Department. This has resulted in a drop in temperature across the country, with the north-eastern region experiencing a decrease of 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, and the capital city, Bangkok, seeing a drop of 5 degrees. The department also warns of a heavy to very heavy rain forecast for the southern region today.

This cold air mass has enveloped the upper part of Thailand and the South China Sea, resulting in colder weather and stronger winds. The northern region will see a temperature decrease of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius, central Thailand and the eastern region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, will experience a drop of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, and the upper southern region will see a decrease…

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