7-day Forecast For period of Aug 1, 2008 - Aug 7, 2008 Weather Forecast During 1-3 August, a low pressure trough lies across the upper portion of northern and northeastern Thailand and the moderate southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf. Thundershowers are expected over the country. The rainfall in northern and northeastern Thailand is greater than the other parts. During 4-7 August, a low pressure trough will drift southward to lie across northern and upper northeastern Thailand and the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf will intensify. Increasing in rainfall are likely in the areas. Significant wave height is likely above 2 meters especially in the thundershowers areas. Warning During this period, people in the risky areas over North and upper Northeast should be aware of flooding conditions. During 4-7 August, all ships in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf should proceed with caution. Northern Part Scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain mostly in the upper portion throughout of the period. Southwesterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Northeastern Part Scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers throughout of the period. Isolated heavy rain mostly in the upper and eastern portions. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Central Part During 1—3 Aug, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers mostly in the west portion. During 4-7 Aug, scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain mostly in the western and lower portions. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Eastern Part Scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers throughout of the period. Isolated heavy rain mostly along the mountain and coastal areas. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters during 1-4 Aug. During 5-7 Aug, southwesterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters and above 2 meters in the thundershowers areas. Southern Part (East Coast) During 1-3 Aug, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Wave height about 1 meter. During 4-7 Aug, widely scattered thundershowers. Southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and above 2 meters offshore. Southern Part (West Coast) Isolated to widely scattered thundershowers. Southwest wind 15-30 km./hr. Wave height about 1 meter. Except for during 3-5 Aug, increasing in rainfall and isolated heavy rain. Southwesterly winds 20-40 km/hr. Wave height 2-3 meters. Metropolitan During 1—3 Aug, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers. During 4-7 Aug, scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874