Thailand is officially entering the cold season today (Thursday), as temperatures in the northern, northeastern, central and eastern regions drop below 23oC, said Korravee Sitthichivapark, Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department.
She said that low altitude winds have changed course, from westerly to easterly or southeasterly, adding that the average temperature, measured by weather stations in the north, northeast, central and eastern regions, is under 23oC.
She also said that there may be scattered light rain over the upper part of Thailand, and the southern region is entering its rainy season.
Regarding the tropical storm, which is now over the South China Sea, Korravee said that it is yet to be determined whether or when it will hit Vietnam, but the situation will become much clearer early next week.
