7-day Forecast For period of Jan 21, 2008 - Jan 27, 2008 Weather Forecast During 21-23 January, the high pressure system over Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand continue weak. This causes increasing temperature with morning thick fog. Northeast monsoon over the South and the Gulf of Thailand is weakening. Decreasing rains is likely in the South. During 24-27 January, another strong high pressure system from China will extend its ridge to cover upper Thailand. Rains occur first, then decreasing temperature and strong wind-wave in the Gulf with more rains are expected in southern Thailand.Warning During 21-24 January, people in upper Thailand should beware of low visibility due to morning thick fog. During 25-27 January, all ships should proceed with caution. Northern Part During 21-24 January, morning fog and thick fog in many areas. Cold in the upper part and cool elsewhere, minimum temperature 13-17 C. Cold to very cold in the mountain tops, Minimum temperature 4-9 C Light winds 6-12 km/hr. During 25-27 January, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers and 1-2 C drop. Northeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Northeastern Part During 21-23 January, morning fog and thick fog in some areas. Cool, minimum temperature 16-20 C. Cold in the mountain tops, Minimum temperature 9-13 C. During 24-27 January, windy with widely scattered thundershowers and cold in the upper part and cool elsewhere with 2-3 C drop . Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Central Part During Jan 21-24, morning fog and thick fog in some areas. Cool, minimum temperature 19-22 C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. During 25-27 January, windy with widely scattered thundershowers and 1-2 C drop . Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Eastern Part During Jan 21-23, morning fog. Cool, minimum temperature 19-23 C. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter.During 24-27 January, windy with widely scattered thundershowers and 1-2 C drop . Northeasterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 1 meter and 2-3 meter off-shore. Southern Part (East Coast) During 21-24 January, isolated thundershowers. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters. During Jan 25-27, scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain from Chumphon and southward. Northeasterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters. Southern Part (West Coast) During 21-24 January, isolated thundershowers. Easterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. During Jan 25-27, scattered thundershowers. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1 meter and about 2 meter off-shore. Metropolitan During Jan 21-24, morning fog and thick fog in some areas. Cool, minimum temperature 22-23 C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. During 25-27 January, windy with widely scattered thundershowers and 1-2 C drop . Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874