7-day Forecast For period of Jul 20, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008 Weather Forecast A low pressure cell covers upper Vietnam throughout most of the period. During 20-21 July, the rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the upper Gulf. This causes abundant rain and heavy rains in many places over the country. During 22-23 July, the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf will weaken, but still persist in rainfall. During 24-26 July, the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf will intensify. Increasing in rainfall are expected the areas. The significant wave height will strength. Warning During this period, people in the North, the upper northeast should be aware of flooding conditions. All ships in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf should proceed with caution during 21-22 and 24-26 July. Northern Part During Jul 20-21 and 24-26, scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains in the western and the upper portions. Except for during Jul 22-23 July, scattered thundershowers. Southwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Northeastern Part During Jul 20-21 and 24-26, scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains in the upper portions. Except for during Jul 22-23 July, scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rains. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Central Part During Jul 20-21 and 24-26, scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains in the western and lower portions. Except for during Jul 22-23 July, scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rains. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Eastern Part During Jul 20-21 and 24-26, scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains along the coastal areas. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters. Except for During Jul 22-23 July, scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rains along the coastal areas. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Southern Part (East Coast) Scattered thundershowers throughout of the period. Isolated heavy rains mostly during 20-22 and 25-26 July. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and about 2 meters offshore. Southern Part (West Coast) Scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains mostly during 20-24 July. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and above 2 meters in thundershower areas during Jul 20-22 and 24-26. Metropolitan Scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers throughout of the period. Isolated heavy rain mostly during Jul 20-22 and 24-26 Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874