Thailand's north shivers as temperatures drop

[webfact]

North shivers as temperatures drop



BANGKOK: -- Thai Meteorological Department says the country's northern region will shiver until weekend as the result of strong cold spell moving down from China.

In its fourth announcement this morning, TMD said high pressure front from Mainland China has now approached and blanketed Thailand’s northeastern, central and eastern regions, and is expanding to the northern region.

Its presence will cause temperatures in the country upper region to drop from today until December 19 and also stronger winds, and frost could be expected in northern hills.

Temperatures in the Northeast will drop 4-7 degrees Celsius, and 3-5 degrees in other regions.

Strong winds and high waves of 2-4 metres are also expected from today until weekend in the lower part of the Gulf of Thailand from Surat Thani down.

It advised small boats to stay on shores during the period.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/north-shivers-as-temperatures-drop


-- Thai PBS 2015-12-17

[Thian]

Bangkok also is a few degree's cooler today, i love it!

[thaiduncankk]

The temperature has dropped dramatically, I noticed last night before going to bed.

I was prepared for this cold spell due to advanced warning, and I am sure I will not suffer from hypothermia.

However, I do have sympathy for a lot of Thais up North, less fortunate, or less prepared than myself.

[villagefarang]

It is windy and cold here in Chiang Rai with a spot of rain right now.

[Ghostnigel]

Nice in Korat, long may it last....'er indoors has got her sweater and socks on! Me? I've got the air-con OFF!!

[tartempion]

Very agreeable weather, will get the pyjamas out for tonight.

[puukao]

here is the thing...if you LOVE this cold weather.....maybe you must go back to farangland!!!!

trust me, cooler air is better for organs than the heat....

life is short...why suffer the death heat 95% of the year????

note: selling winter coats, 80% off.....only 100,000 baht!!!!

[jaltsc]

"Thai Meteorological Department says the country's northern region will shiver until weekend as the result of strong cold spell moving down from China."

It was so cold last night that I actually had to shut one of my windows.

I don't mind the cold coming from China if wouldnt' be accompanied by its tourists.

[leeneeds]

It has been good for my optic nerve looking at high beam ladies,

[Bangkok Barry]

Got out the duvet last night. Luvverly. And 11 degrees at sunrise in Kalasin province.

[webfact]

Mercury to drop 2 to 4 C degrees: Meteorological Department
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Meteorological Department Thursday warned the people to brace themselves for cold weather, saying the mercury will drop between two to four Celsius degrees during the next two days.

In its advisory issued at 11 am Thursday, the department said the drop in the temperature would be caused by a strong high pressure from China that extends to cover the Northeast, the Central and the East of Thailand as well as the North.

During the next two days, frost could happen on mountaintops in the North, the department added.

It also warned that the northeast monsoon across the Gulf and the South of Thailand will intensify and it will generate waves that will be 2-4 meters high in the Gulf of Thailand.

It said small boats should keep ashore during 17-20 December.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Mercury-to-drop-2-to-4-C-degrees-Meteorological-De-30275119.html


-- The Nation 2015-12-17

[NCC1701A]

poured down rain in Hua Hin this morning... sun coming out now... love this cooler weather...

[jaywalker]

The temperature has dropped dramatically, I noticed last night before going to bed.

I was prepared for this cold spell due to advanced warning, and I am sure I will not suffer from hypothermia.

However, I do have sympathy for a lot of Thais up North, less fortunate, or less prepared than myself.

Those sudden temp. changes can play hell with one's body.

A few decades back, I was out training in the Army in the swamps of Florida & it was summer, about 97F during the day.

Here came a frog-strangling rainstorm with cold, cold rain just as it was getting dark, and the temp dropped to about 75F.

I was in my early 20's and it almost killed me (or so it felt).

It was one of the very few times I was happy to slap my 80 lbs of gear on (soaked to the bone) and go stomping off on a road march in the middle of the night, as it was the best way to warm up.

I miss it like a hole in the head.

[anto]

Chiang mai still hot by day 28c but down to 17 c at night .A lot Cooler up the near by mountains .

[villagefarang]

Chiang mai still hot by day 28c but down to 17 c at night .A lot Cooler up the near by mountains .

Wow...We are around 18c here in Chiang Rai.

[tartempion]

here is the thing...if you LOVE this cold weather.....maybe you must go back to farangland!!!!

!!!!

20 to 30C is ideal, unfortunately where I come from average temp is only 10 to 20C, that's too cold to my liking. Edited December 17, 2015 by tartempion

[Thian]

In BKK it's 29 now and for me that's not hot at all. 29 is so much better then 32+

[dhream]

It has been good for my optic nerve looking at high beam ladies,

Brown, you are still a dirty, B*stard. Try harder at being anonymous.

[dhream]

"Thai Meteorological Department says the country's northern region will shiver until weekend as the result of strong cold spell moving down from China."

Looks like you're SOL on that wish, the smart white money is finding ways to capitalise on the inevitable transition in global hegemony. Learn Mandarin Boyo!

It was so cold last night that I actually had to shut one of my windows.

I don't mind the cold coming from China if wouldnt' be accompanied by its tourists.

[farangmick]

They shiver every year up north. Then when it gets a bit warmer, they sell the freebie blankets, and all the warm clothing donated by soft touch idiots down south, me included once. Then they wait for next years supply.

[Johpa]

Not that cold yet but the crosswinds were pretty darn strong today riding the motorcycle between Thaton and Fang this afternoon.

[farangmick]

It's seriously cold all over the country. The last few days I've been sat outside at 5.30am with a cup of tea, before getting the kids up for school, and I've had to wear a T-shirt.

[Transporter]

Great, I can get some jobs done round the house without being molested by flies and not break a sweat. Loving it but sympathy to everyone who isn't used to the cooler weather.

[Ombra]

It was 15 degrees at 6 a.m. in Nakhon Phanom today, and it feels as though it will be colder tonight.

[Thian]

It was 15 degrees at 6 a.m. in Nakhon Phanom today, and it feels as though it will be colder tonight.

It will be colder tonight, 22 in BKK according the forecasts...I wouldn't mind to have 15, have many things to do on the house.

[gandalf12]

"Thai Meteorological Department says the country's northern region will shiver until weekend as the result of strong cold spell moving down from China."

It was so cold last night that I actually had to shut one of my windows.

I don't mind the cold coming from China if wouldnt' be accompanied by its tourists.

Worked with an English guy in Kazakhstan a few years back where in the winter it regularly goes down to -30C at night. He used to leave the window in his room open so it wouldnt get too hot. I doubt if the temperatures that Thailand get would worry him very much

[connda]

Climate deniers take heed. Al Gore has your ticket. (what? the temperature did what? really? shhhhhh)

[bil2054]

here is the thing...if you LOVE this cold weather.....maybe you must go back to farangland!!!!

!!!!

20 to 30C is ideal, unfortunately where I come from average temp is only 10 to 20C, that's too cold to my liking.

Forecast for my part of Arizona is -9 to -12 tonight. I like not having to hunt out the woolies and piling down duvets on.

[stoneyboy]

Lovely up here in Phetchabun today,about 26 mid afternoon and night time temperatures of around 18-20 just like the British summer time.

Some gusty winds and lots of heavy cloud cover,the coats,hats and scarves are out in force as are the morning fires.

[stoneyboy]

15 tonight according to the forecast.