Exploring Thailand’s Lower Southern Provinces During Monsoon

A severe monsoon is set to hit the lower southern provinces of Thailand between today and January 27, causing heavy rain and high waves in the Gulf of Thailand. The Meteorological Department of Thailand’s (TMD) Southern East Coast Centre, headed by Komon Promsakha Na Sakolnakorn, issued its third warning, advising against sea travel as waves are expected to reach up to three meters high.

The powerful high-pressure system from China and the strong northeast monsoon are causing turbulent weather conditions over the upper part of Thailand and the South China Sea. This affects the lower southern provinces, including Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat, where the sea is expected to be very rough, with waves reaching 2 to 3 meters and in stormy areas, even higher. Fishermen and small boats are strongly advised to remain ashore during this…