Major thunderstorm threat rises in Thailand; fishermen in the south told to stay at home

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BANGKOK, April 30 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): With a monsoon from the South China Sea spreading to northern Thailand on Sunday evening, the Meteorological Department is warning residents to remain cautious when venturing outdoors, and urging fishermen in the South to remain onshore until Monday (May 1).

The department is forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in most regions of the country, and even hail in some locations.