The Meteorological Department Weather forecast Election day On 8 February 2026, the Northeast region will experience strong winds, while the Central region, Bangkok metropolitan area, and Eastern region have chances of isolated thunderstorms.
On 8 February 2026, the Meteorological Department of Thailand forecasted that over the next 24 hours, a new moderate to quite strong high-pressure system or cold air mass from China has already spread over southern China and northern Vietnam. It is expected to extend to cover upper Laos, the upper Northeast, and the South China Sea today (8 Feb 2026). This pattern will bring strong winds and a temperature drop of 1-3 degrees Celsius in the Northeast. At the same time, southerly and southeasterly winds will bring moisture from the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand into the Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the Eastern region, causing isolated thunderstorms in those areas.
Residents in the upper part of Thailand are advised to take care of their health due to changing weather conditions. Farmers should prepare to protect and guard against damage to crops and livestock caused by rain or thunderstorms and increasing winds.
The Southern region will still experience isolated thunderstorms due to the northeast monsoon covering the Gulf of Thailand and the Southern region. Winds in the lower Gulf of Thailand will be moderate, with wave heights of 1-2 meters. In areas with thunderstorms, waves may exceed 2 meters. Mariners in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are advised to navigate with caution.
During this period, particulate matter accumulation and haze in the Central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, are at moderate levels due to poor air ventilation and weakening winds.
Weather forecast for Thailand
From 06:00 today to 06:00 tomorrow
Northern region
Cool weather with morning fog
Lowest temperature 16-21 degrees Celsius
Highest temperature 32-36 degrees Celsius
Cold to very cold conditions at mountain peaks
Lowest temperature 5-14 degrees Celsius
East winds at 10-15 km/h
Northeastern region
Cool in the morning with strong winds; temperature drops by 1-3 degrees Celsius
Lowest temperature 16-22 degrees Celsius
Highest temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius
Cold conditions at mountain peaks with lowest temperatures 11-15 degrees Celsius
Northeast winds at 15-30 km/h
Central region
Cool in the morning with 20% chance of thunderstorms
Mostly in Lopburi, Saraburi, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram provinces
Lowest temperature 21-24 degrees Celsius
Highest temperature 35-37 degrees Celsius
East winds at 10-15 km/h
Eastern region
Partly cloudy with 20% chance of thunderstorms
Mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces
Lowest temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius; highest temperature 31-36 degrees Celsius
Southeast winds at 15-30 km/h
Sea waves less than 1 meter, about 1 meter offshore
In areas with thunderstorms, waves exceed 2 meters
Southern region (Eastern coast)
10% chance of thunderstorms, mostly in Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces
Lowest temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius; highest temperature 31-35 degrees Celsius
From Surat Thani northward: East winds at 15-30 km/h
Sea waves about 1 meter, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas
From Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: East winds at 15-35 km/h
Sea waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas
Southern region (Western coast)
10% chance of thunderstorms
Mostly in Phang Nga, Krabi, and Trang provinces
Lowest temperature 23-25 degrees Celsius
Highest temperature 33-35 degrees Celsius
East winds at 15-30 km/h
Sea waves less than 1 meter offshore and about 1 meter in thunderstorm areas
Bangkok and vicinity
Partly cloudy with 10% chance of thunderstorms
Lowest temperature 24-25 degrees Celsius
Highest temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius
Southeast winds at 10-15 km/h
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department’s Facebook post states, “On 8 February 2026, the Northeast will have strong winds, while the Central region, Bangkok metropolitan area, and Eastern region have chances of isolated thunderstorms.”