The country is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February, leading many residents to dig out their sweaters and cardigans.
Yesterday morning’s forecast showed areas all over Thailand were feeling the cool, especially in the north. The Meteorological Department said temperatures in the north and northeast dropped as low as 8-9˚C, while on the mountains they hit 2˚C.
The past few weeks have been particularly enjoyable for many people in Bangkok, where high temperatures in the summer can rise to 35-40˚C.
Yesterday saw a slight rise in temperatures in the city, but the lows were still measured at 19-21˚C.
At a park in central Bangkok, many joggers were out early in the morning to enjoy the cooler temperatures and sweat-free exercise.
While temperatures could rise next week, the Meteorological Department said the cooler conditions will likely remain until mid-February, especially in the north and northeast, and summer temperatures are expected to be milder than usual. — AP