February 26, 2023-Meteorological Department Announcement No. 8 on heavy rain in the southern region and strong wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand (Effective from February 26-28, 2023) states that the northeast monsoon that prevails over the Gulf of Thailand, the South and the Andaman Sea will be stronger. causing wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand to become stronger in the upper Gulf of Thailand from Surat Thani Province up Wave height 2-3 meters and above 3 meters in thundershower areas. Lower Gulf of Thailand from Nakhon Si Thammarat province downward. The sea has waves 2-4 meters high, more than 4 meters in thundershower areas and 1-2 meters in the Andaman Sea offshore. During 27-28 Feb. somewhere Ask people in the lower southern region to be careful of the danger of heavy rain and accumulated rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods Especially the foothill slopes near the waterways and lowland areas as well. The sailors sailed with caution and avoided thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the Gulf of Thailand should refrain from leaving the shore during that time. as well as being careful of the danger of strong wind waves that hit the shore as well
In addition, an intense high pressure area or cold air mass from China covers upper Thailand and the South China Sea. causing colder weather in upper Thailand And the temperature will drop another 1-3 degrees Celsius with strong winds, asking people in the area to take care of their health due to the cold weather. Including fire hazards that may occur due to dry weather and strong winds during this period.
