Kingdom to See Half-Week of Rain Ahead

Flooded streets after an hour of heavy rain Thursday night in Pattaya

BANGKOK — Expect rains across the kingdom through Wednesday, and a slim chance of it Thursday through the the weekend.

According to the Thai Meteorological Department, there’s a 60 percent chance of rain in the capital until hump day, with highs of 35C and lows of 28C. Thursday through Saturday, will see it drop to a 40 percent chance of rain.

There’s a higher chance of rain in the provinces: 80 percent in the south, 70 in the east and 60 percent in the central and northern regions through Wednesday and decreased chances after. Residents on the Andaman coast should beware of storms and rough seas.

The half-week of rain is due to a southwest monsoon from the Andaman Sea that will peak by Wednesday before lessening in intensity.

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