7-day Forecast For period of Mar 4, 2008 - Mar 10, 2008 Weather Forecast During this periods, moderate high pressure system from China will extend its ridge to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea. Morning cool to cold with fog are expected over the mention areas. High wave in the lower Gulf of Thailand with wave height 2-3 meters are likely from Surat Thani southward. During 6-9 March, Easterly winds which prevail over the lower southern will intensifying. Increasing in rainfall and heavy rain in many places are expected in the areas from Surat thani to Narathiwat provinces. Warning During this period, all ships especially from Surat Thani southward should proceed with caution. During 6-9 March, people in the areas should beware of heavy rain. Northern Part Morning fog. 1-2 C drop to become cold in the upper portion, minimum temperature 14-15 C. Cool in the lower portion, minimum temperature 16-22 C. Cold in mountain tops. Minimum temperature 8-12C. During 4-7 Mar, isolated thundershowers and drop in temperature to become cold in the upper portion. Variable winds 10-25 km/hr. Northeastern Part Morning mist. Cold in the upper portion, minimum temperature 13-15 C and cool elsewhere, minimum temperature 16-20 C. Cold in mountain tops with minimum temperature 10-16 C During 4-5 March, 1-2 C drop. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Central Part Morning fog and cool, minimum temperature 20-24C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Eastern Part Morning light fog and cool, minimum temperature 18-23C. Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter and 1-2 meters offshore. Southern Part (East Coast) During 4-5 Mar, widely scattered thundershowers and during 6-9 Mar, scattered thundershowers and heavy rains in many places from Surat thani to Narathivas provinces. Upper Gulf from Chumphon northward: Northeasterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters Lower Gulf from Surat Thani southward: Easterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters. Southern Part (West Coast) During 4-5 Mar, widely scattered thundershowers and then scattered thundershowers. Easterly winds 15-35 km/hr with wave height 1 meter and 1-2 meters off-shore. Metropolitan Morning fog. During 4-6 Mar, 2008, cool, minimum temperature 21-23C. Easterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874