The Meteorological Department reported this morning's weather, recording the lowest temperature at 9°C in Sakon Nakhon. Cold conditions are widespread, with Bangkok and its metropolitan area experiencing a low of 17°C in Bang Phli.
On 8 January 2026, the Meteorological Department reported that the lowest temperature in Thailand this morning was 9.0 degrees Celsius at Huai Yang Subdistrict, Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, Sakon Nakhon Province.
The lowest temperature in Bangkok and its metropolitan area this morning was 17.0 degrees Celsius at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province.
The accumulated rainfall report over the past 24 hours (7 Jan 2026) from 07:00 on 7 January to 07:00 on 8 January from meteorological stations indicated light to moderate rain, with the highest rainfall recorded at 28.0 mm in Pak Phun Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
The 24-hour accumulated rainfall in Bangkok, reported by the Drainage Department (from 07:00 on 7 January to 07:00 on 8 January), recorded no rainfall in the area.
The highest temperature in Thailand yesterday (7 January 2026) was 32.4 degrees Celsius in Mueang Satun District, Satun Province.
The highest temperature in Bangkok and its metropolitan area yesterday (7 January 2026) was 31.3 degrees Celsius at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok.
Meanwhile, reporters noted that in Nam Phao Subdistrict, Nam Phao District, Phetchabun Province, temperatures dropped low enough to cause frost on grass tips. Ms. Duangporn Thanpromma, a resident of Huai Ya Kruea village, said temperatures dropped rapidly over the past 2-3 days, reaching 0 degrees Celsius at 06:30 this morning, causing frost to form on rice straw used for soil covering, turning it white. This rapid temperature drop also caused two of her pet rabbits, recently born, to die from the cold.
However, the Meteorological Department forecasts that from 7 to 10 January 2026, cold weather will continue. Temperatures in the north and northeast will drop by 3-5 degrees Celsius, while the central region, east, Bangkok, and surrounding areas will see decreases of 2-4 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the south will experience scattered thunderstorms.