7-day Forecast For period of Sep 29, 2008 - Oct 5, 2008 Weather Forecast Tropical storm “Mekkhala” (0816) in the middle South China Sea. It is moving west-northwestward, will be move to Vietnam around 1-2 October and then will be downgraded quickly. A low pressure trough lies across the central of Thailand, and the rather strong southwest monsoon prevail over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf. Abundant rains are likely over the country and heavy rains in many areas. Rather strong wind-wave is expected in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf and wave height about 2 meters. After that (during 3-5 October), a trough of low pressure and southwest monsoon will be weakening. Decreasing in rains are expected over the country. Warning During 29 September-2 October, people in the risky areas should beware of flooding conditions such as Uttaradit, Phetchabun, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong and Phangnga provinces. All ships in the Andaman Sea and and the Gulf should proceed with caution. Northern Part During 29 Sep — 2 Oct, scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers mostly in the lower portion and isolated heavy rains. During 3-5 October, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers. Variable wind 10-30 km/hr. Northeastern Part During 29 Sep — 3 Oct, fairly widespread thundershowers and heavy rains in many areas. During 4-5 October, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers. Variable wind 10-30 km/hr. Central Part During 29 Sep — 2 Oct, fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains. During 3-5 October, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Eastern Part During 29 Sep — 2 Oct, fairly widespread thundershowers and heavy rains in many areas. Southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters. During 3-5 October, scattered thundershowers. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters. Southern Part (East Coast) During 29 Sep — 2 Oct, scattered thundershowers mostly in the upper portion and isolated heavy rains. Southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters and about 2 meters in thundershower areas. During 3-5 October, widely scattered to scattered thundershowers mostly in the lower portion. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters. Southern Part (West Coast) During 29 Sep — 2 Oct, fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains. Southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Wave height about 2 meters. During 3-5 October, scattered thundershowers. Southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Wave height 1-2 meters. Metropolitan During 29 Sep — 2 Oct, fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rains. During 3-5 October, scattered thundershowers. Southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Thai Meteorological department (02) 398-9874