Cyclone Mocha will not directly hit Thailand after it makes landfall in Myanmar this Sunday, but it will bring rain from today through Monday, with isolated heavy downfalls in some areas, according to the Thai Meteorological Department today (Friday).

It has advised small vessels in the Andaman Sea to remain ashore from tomorrow until Tuesday, due to rough seas with waves of 2-3 metres.

47 provinces across Thailand, except in the south, are forecast to see continuous rain today, due to the southerly and south-easterly winds which are blowing through northern Thailand.

People living at the bases of mountains or near natural waterways are advised to brace flash floods and overflows.

There will be thunder storms in 70% of northern central and north-eastern provinces until 5am tomorrow.

60% of Bangkok and its peripherals are expected to see rain, with isolated heavy showers in some areas.