Cool season blows in

By Wannapa Phetdee

The Nation

Published on November 4, 2009

Bangkokians are shivering in the first cool breezes of the year this week, with the Meteorological Department forecasting the mercury will drop to 20-22 degrees Celsius in the capital today.

The department's Weather Forecast Bureau director Somchai Baimoung said yesterday that the cool season had begun in Thailand after the temperature dropped an average two to five degrees Celsius across the country.

He said the high-pressure system over upper Thailand and the temperature drop caused breezy conditions in Bangkok while the tail-end of Typhoon Mirinae produced the cloudy skies.

"People will enjoy cool weather for a few days before the temperature climbs again then dips to its lowest level in December," Somchai added.

Coldest spot

"The country's coldest spot yesterday was the summit of Doi Inthanon in Chiang Ma, where a temperature of 6.5 degrees was recorded."

However, Somchai expects this cool season to be a little warmer than last year's.

"The season will be shorter because of the warming influence of the El Nino phenomenon, which has taken over from the cooling phase of La Nina - the cause of last year's cold and rainy weather."

Weather warning

The department issued a warning of more rain and strong winds coupled with high waves in the southern coastal areas of the Gulf of Thailand. All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats keep ashore during the next three to four days.

-- The Nation 2009/11/04

Break out the tire chains and salt...

Now where was it I left my snow shovel................

And yet the air conditioning units in all office buildings will continue to blow full blast all day.

I remember when I loved this time of year, a break from the interminable heat and humidity. Now, I've spent the last couple of days complaining about the cold. So much for any Canadian blood being left in my system!

I actually considered putting my Jacket on today when i left home - now maak loey!

I actually considered putting my Jacket on today when i left home - now maak loey!

I did, thankfully. Office is colder than a well-digger's arse. What's with office buildings in this country - binary AC - on or off only!

I have to wear a polar fleece in my office all year around.

Having said that, love this time of year (Nov through late feb/march) in BKK and Thailand in general. Weather is perfect and one of the big plus' for living in this part of the world.

And yet the air conditioning units in all office buildings will continue to blow full blast all day.

heh, my AC very mindfully decided to break down on the coldest day of the year. I'll see if I get it fixed before the mercury starts to rise again.

Time to get the CBR serviced and back on the road, 3 months of great riding weather coming up.

I switched of my aircon during the night (never open it during the day i use a fan then). I must say i got out and i was actually cold outside. Crazy.. but ok it happens.

Yes, it was all bobble hats, gloves and jackets in the soi today. Only a couple of mad farangs braving the icy weather in shorts and T-shirts....