snoop1130 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 BANGKOK (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has warned revelers to expect hot weather during the Songkran festival, followed by gusty winds and thunderstorms. Until Friday (15 Apr), the weather forecast predicted high temperatures and cloudy skies, followed by strong winds and storms in all regions except the South. The weather bureau said temperatures in the northern and northeastern regions could also reach 40?C in the provinces of Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Tak, and Buri Ram throughout the Songkran celebration week between April 13 and April 17. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Greater Bangkok’s temperatures are expected to reach 39?C daily, with Pathum Thani being the hottest province, at least until Saturday (16 Apr). According to the latest data from the department, Lampang, Sukhothai, and Uthai Thani were the hottest places on Tuesday (12 Apr), with temperatures reaching 40?C. Despite the rising heat and the desire to cool off with water while out celebrating the Songkran festival, revelers have been informed that water splashing, power smearing, and foam parties will be prohibited throughout the holidays in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the country. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-14 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 This is why people so badly want to be splashed... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 17 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: This is why people so badly want to be splashed... You always can take a shower ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, MJCM said: You always can take a shower ???? Not into Golden showers, but a true squirting can cool me off.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 According to the forecasts "the inclement weather" is coming after Songkran from Sunday? At least in Chiang Mai ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Forecast implies prediction. It's late in the day 2 of 3. Not wrong though, except still waiting for the donner 'n' blitzen bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 ....................water splashing , power smearing . Bend down , hold your ankles and just wait for the power smearing . What a way to ring in the new year eh. NNT last para. lealy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 I like thunder storms , the big guy upstairs is better at it then some roadside punk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Songkran was 13th. News delivered on 14th. Great reporting! Wheres this weather at? Haven't seen a drop and today was completely comfortable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Meteorological Department has warned revelers to expect hot weather during the Songkran festival, followed by gusty winds and thunderstorms. A safe bet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 35 here yesterday (Pattaya) + high humidity. Getting into a swimming pool was like a hot bath - I put Radox in first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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