7-day Forecast For period of Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008 Weather Forecast A low pressure cell covers the coastal areas of upper Vietnam throughout of the period. During 17-20 July, the prevailing southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf will intensify and then will weaken. This causes more rain over the country especially in the northern, Southern west coast and eastern Thailand. The significant wave height 2-3 meters in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand during 17-20 July. Severe tropical storm covers the upper Philippines and will move to nearly Formosa Island, the traveler should confirm the weather news before journey. This storm is not impact to Thailand. Warning During 17-20 July, 2008, people in the North, Southern west coast and East should beware of heavy rain. All ship in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf should proceed with caution. Northern Part Scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rain mostly in the western and upper portions. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr Northeastern Part On 16 July, scattered thundershowers. During 17-22 July, scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rain.. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Central Part Scattered thundershowers throughout of the period. Isolated heavy rain in the western and lower portion mostly during Jul 17-20. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Eastern Part During Jul 16 and 21-22 July, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain mostly along the coastal areas. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Except for during Jul 17-20, scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rain. Southwesterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and 2-3 meters. Southern Part (East Coast) Scattered thundershowers throughout of the period. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and above 2 meters offshore. Southern Part (West Coast) Scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers throughout of the period. Isolated heavy rain mostly during Jul 16-20. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and about 2 meters. Metropolitan Widely scattered to scattered thundershowers throughout of the period. Isolated heavy rain mostly during Jul 18-20. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874