"Doi Inthanon" continues with cold weather, the lowest temperature at 3°C. Tourists are lively, capturing photos of frost, experiencing the cold, enjoying the morning sunlight, and viewing the beautiful sea of mist.
At 08:40 on 10 Jan 2026, Mr. Jeeraniti Choengsa-ard, head of Doi Inthanon National Park, reported that the cold weather continues. The lowest temperature at the summit was 3°C, and Kew Mae Pan also recorded 3°C. The park office measured 5°C. This marks the 32nd frost occurrence this winter, with frost appearing along the Kew Mae Pan nature trail and viewpoint today, where the grass temperature was -0.1°C.
Tourists remain active, capturing frost photos, watching the morning sun, the sea of mist, and exploring nature within Doi Inthanon National Park to their satisfaction. On 9 Jan, 2,462 Thai and 1,455 foreign tourists entered the park, totaling 3,917 people, with 1,163 vehicles. They were reminded to drive carefully on the mountain roads, using low gear when ascending.
Meanwhile, Mr. Thapana Jankan, weather forecaster at the Northern Meteorological Center in Chiang Mai, reported that the general weather in Chiang Mai and the northern region is cold due to a strong high-pressure system or cold air mass from China covering upper Thailand.
Authorities advise people to take care of their health due to the colder weather. In Chiang Mai province, morning temperatures are as low as 14°C with highs of 28°C. At the mountain summits, it is cold to very cold with some frost; temperatures range from 1 to 8°C. The northeast wind blows at 10-20 km/h.