Thailand in grip of chilly weather with cold winds

Meanwhile, the northeastern monsoon affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region would be accompanied by strong winds, the department said. On December 24-25, a low-pressure system is expected to intensify along the coast of Malaysia, moving across the lower southern part of Thailand and descending into the lower Andaman Sea. This is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to certain areas of the lower southern region.

Provinces expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on December 24 include Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Trang and Satun.

On December 25, provinces expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall include Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.

The Department of Meteorology has advised residents of these areas to beware of sudden flash floods and mudslides, especially in hilly areas near waterways and low-lying areas.