“7-Day Weather Forecast for Thailand: Hot Temperatures and Thunderstorms Ahead in May 2023”

3 May 2023 – Meteorological Department Facebook page Expect the weather in the next 7 days from May 3-9, 2023, stating that during May 3-7, 2023, low pressure due to heat covers upper Thailand. causing the area to be hot to very hot with thunder in the daytime In addition, the southern wind blows over the upper part of Thailand. Causing the area to still have thunderstorms and gusty winds in some places People in upper Thailand are asked to beware of the danger of thunderstorms and gusty winds that may occur.

During 8 – 9 May 2023, a moderate high pressure area or cold air mass from China will spread to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea. In addition, the southern and southeastern winds that prevail over upper Thailand are becoming stronger. While the area is hot to very hot. This characteristic causes summer storms in upper Thailand to occur. with the appearance of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in some places Including there may be lightning in some areas. It will begin to affect the eastern part of the Northeast first. Other sectors will be affected in the next phase.

For the South during 3 – 4 May 2023, the easterly and southeasterly winds prevailing over the Gulf of Thailand, the South and the Andaman Sea are weakening. Causing the South to have less rain But there are still thunderstorms in some areas. During May 5-9, 2023, westerly and southwesterly winds prevail over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, and during May 8-9, 2023, a low pressure cell covers the area. lower bay of bengal and the Andaman Sea began to intensify Causing the southern part to still have thunderstorms in some areas The wind waves in the Andaman Sea are getting stronger. with waves 1-2 meters high and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Caution During 3 – 7 May 2023, people are asked to take care of their health. And be careful of heatstroke due to hot to very hot weather.

During the 8th – 9th of May 2023, people in upper Thailand are asked to be careful of summer storms. by avoiding being in the open air under the big tree unhealthy buildings and billboards should not wear metal and avoid using mobile phones during thunderstorms

As for farmers, they should be prepared to prevent and beware of damage that will occur to agricultural products and harm to pets. Boatmen in the Andaman Sea should navigate with caution throughout the period. And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms during 3 – 4 May 2023.

regional weather forecast Between 3 – 9 May 2023

Northern Part During 3 – 7 May 2023, hot and haze during the day. and very hot in some areas with 10-30 percent of thunderstorms with gusty winds in some places. Minimum temperature 23 – 29 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 36 – 43 degrees Celsius, southwest wind speed 10 – 20 km / h.

As for the period 8 – 9 May 2023, the weather is hot during the day. and very hot in some areas With thunderstorms 30 – 40 percent of the area with gusty winds and hail in some places. Minimum temperature 22 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32 – 41 degrees Celsius, south wind speed 10 – 20 km / h.

Northeastern Part During 3 – 7 May 2023, hot and haze during the day. and very hot in some areas With 10 – 20 percent of thunderstorms with gusty winds in some places. Minimum temperature 24 – 28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 37 – 43 degrees Celsius, southwest wind speed 10 – 20 km / h.

During 8 – 9 May 2023, there are thunderstorms in 40 – 60 percent of the area with gusty winds. and some hail Minimum temperature 22 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30 – 37 degrees Celsius, southeasterly winds 10 – 20 km / h.

Central Part During 3 – 7 May 2023, hot and haze during the day. and very hot in some areas with 10-20 percent of thunderstorms and gusty winds in some places. Minimum temperature 25 – 29 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 37 – 42 degrees Celsius, southwest wind speed 10 – 20 km / h.

As for the period 8 – 9 May 2023, the weather is hot during the day. With thunderstorms 40 – 60 percent of the area with gusty winds. and some hail Minimum temperature 23 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32 – 39 degrees Celsius, south wind speed 10 – 20 km / h.

Eastern region During 3 – 7 May 2023, hot and haze during the day. and very hot in some areas with thunderstorms in 10 – 20 percent of the area, minimum temperature 25 – 29 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34 – 40 degrees Celsius, southwest winds 10 – 30 km/hr. Wave less than 1 meter in rainy areas. Thunderstorm waves more than 1 meter high.

As for the days 8 – 9 May 2023, the weather is hot during the day. With thunderstorms 40 – 60 percent of the area with gusty winds. and some hail Minimum temperature 22 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31 – 38 degrees Celsius, south winds 15 – 30 km / h. The sea has a wave height of about 1 meter and about 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern region (east coast) during the 4th – 7th of May 2023, hot during the day. with thundershowers in 10 – 30 percent of the area, westerly winds 15 – 30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and more than 1 meter in thunderstorm areas.

As for the period 8 – 9 May 2023, the weather is hot during the day. with thunderstorms in 30 – 40 percent of the area, westerly winds 15 – 30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and about 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Minimum temperature 24 – 28 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 30. – 38 degrees Celsius

Southern Part (West Coast) Scattered thundershowers throughout the period, with isolated heavy rain during May 3-4. Minimum temperature 24 – 28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30 – 34 degrees Celsius.

During 3 – 4 May 2023, southeasterly winds 10 – 30 km/hr. Wave less than 1 meter and more than 2 meters in thundershower areas.
During 5 – 9 May 2023, southwesterly winds 15 – 35 km/hr. Wave height 1 – 2 meters and about 2 meters in thundershower areas.
During 7-9 May, more than 2 meters from the shore.

Bangkok and its vicinity during 3 – 7 May 2023, hot with haze during the day. and very hot in some areas With thunderstorms in 10 – 20 percent of the area, minimum temperature 26 – 29 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 34 – 40 degrees Celsius.

As for the days 8 – 9 May 2023, the weather is hot during the day. With thunderstorms 40 – 60 percent of the area with gusty winds. and some hail Minimum temperature 24 – 27 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32 – 38 degrees Celsius, south wind speed 10 – 20 km / h.