Rain forecast for most of Thailand on Saturday

Most of Thailand, including Bangkok and its peripherals, are forecast to see rain, with isolated heavy downpours today (Saturday) and overnight, due to the moderate south-westerly monsoon prevailing over the country, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf, in conjunction with a low pressure cell over northern Vietnam, according to the Meteorological Department.

Choppy seas are predicted in the northern Andaman Sea, with waves of about two metres high and over two metres in stormy areas. In the Gulf of Thailand, waves are 1-2 metres high as sailors and fishermen are advised to exercise extra caution and to avoid stormy areas.

For northern Thailand, 60% of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit and Tak are forecast to experience rain and isolated heavy showers.

The same applies to Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakhon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan,…