A government spokesman revealed that the prime minister is concerned about the people during the weather change, from January 28-31, the temperature will drop another 2-4 degrees, recommending health care and fire hazards that may arise from dry weather.
Today (28 Jan.), Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Thailand has seen weather changes in many areas, including colder weather in the morning in the upper areas. and heavy rain in the southern region, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense caring for people in the area According to the general weather report of the Meteorological Department, it was found that during January 28-31, 2023, the high pressure area or another powerful cold air mass from China will extend to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea which causes upper Thailand to be colder with strong winds and the temperature will drop by 2-4 degrees Celsius, and between 27 and 31 January 2023, the northeast monsoon that prevails over the Gulf of Thailand and the South will have getting stronger As a result, the lower southern region has more rain. and some heavy rain Wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are getting stronger, so people living in the southern coast, east coast, beware of danger from the waves that hit the shore. While the sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should be more careful when sailing. And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. Including people in the lower southern region Please be careful of the danger of heavy rain and accumulated rain. which may cause flash floods and flash floods especially in the foothill slopes near waterways and lowland areas
Mr. Anucha said that the Prime Minister asked the provincial governors in the area. and related agencies continuously monitor the weather and water situation to prepare for all aspects including preparing a plan to deal with flood situations personnel availability machine tools backup communication system to integrate the availability of immediate assistance as well as publicizing the water situation and giving advance warnings Let the people who are expected to be affected receive accurate and clear information. in order to be ready to evacuate in a timely manner if a situation arises
“In the areas that still have cold to cold weather in the North and Northeast. including the central region Bangkok and its vicinity and the eastern region with cool air in the morning Ask people to take care of their health. in order not to cause illness due to changing weather conditions Including being careful of fire hazards that may occur due to dry weather during this period. Including wearing a hygienic mask or cloth masks when going into activities or gathering in large groups of people and crowded places Always wash your hands with soap or alcohol gel. To prevent infection from COVID-19 Even though the situation in Thailand has been resolved as well as receiving a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccination to reduce severe symptoms and death if infected and to live with COVID-19 safely, preventing re-infection, ”said Mr. Anucha.
