House, May 7- The Prime Minister cares about the people. Warning of summer storms in upper Thailand during 8-10 May, sailors in the Andaman Sea. Avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms during 11-14 May.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that according to the Meteorological Department issued a warning about summer storms in the upper part of Thailand In effect from 8 to 10 May 2023, upper Thailand will have a summer storm. with the appearance of thunderstorms with gusty winds and some hail Including lightning may occur in some areas, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about people who may be affected by the summer storm. Please follow the advice of the Thai Meteorological Department. who asked people in the area to be aware of the dangers of summer storms by avoiding being in the open air under the big tree unhealthy buildings and billboards should not wear metal and avoid using mobile phones during thunderstorms As for farmers, they should be prepared to prevent and beware of damage that will occur to agricultural products and dangers to pets during these days and times.
In addition, the southwest wind that blows moisture from the Andaman Sea to cover Thailand is getting stronger. Like this, during 11 – 14 May 2023, there will be continuous rain in Thailand. and some heavy to very heavy rain The wind waves in the Andaman Sea are getting stronger. The waves in the upper Andaman Sea are 2-4 meters high and more than 4 meters in thunderstorm areas, while in the lower Andaman Sea the waves are about 2 meters high and more than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Sailing with caution And avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. For small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should also refrain from leaving the shore during the said day and time.
“The Prime Minister is concerned about the people who may be affected by the summer storm from May 8-10, 2023, asking people in upper Thailand to be careful of the dangers that may arise from the summer storm. as well as requesting sailors in the Andaman Sea to sail with caution Avoid sailing in areas prone to thunderstorms. Small boats in the Andaman Sea should not leave the shore during 11-14 May 2023, which is when Thailand will have continuous rain. and some heavy to very heavy rain Wind waves in the Andaman Sea are intensifying according to the announcement of the Meteorological Department. Therefore, people are asked to closely follow the announcement from the Meteorological Department. and can track the information on the Thai Meteorological Department website http://www.tmd.go.th or at 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours a day, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency