The forecast prompted the TMD to issue additional weather warnings extended to southern residents of Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Satun and Phuket provinces.
All ships should proceed with caution and small boats in the Andaman Sea keep ashore during the period, as waves are expected to reach heights of up to three metres in the Andaman Sea.
The National Disaster warning centre warned residents of heavy rainfall which could potentially trigger flash floods in these provinces from today through to Sunday (August 9).
City Mayor, Somjai Suwannasupapana asks residents living in these risk areas to move their belongings to higher ground. Should anyone need sand bags they can go directly to the Municipality Disaster Prevention and Relieve Office or call 076-354363 / 199.