Chiang mai: Doi Inthanon is cold and the fog is thick. Doi Inthanon is bustling with tourists flocking to experience the cold weather. This morning, the temperature was 14 degrees Celsius and there was thick fog. Residents and tourists have been bustling with activity since early morning at the Kiew Mae Pan viewpoint, kilometer marker 42, on Doi Inthanon in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, experiencing the cold weather. This morning, the temperature was 14 degrees Celsius, but the fog was so thick that visibility was barely 10 meters. Cars going up had to turn on their headlights. The weather was cold, and a cold wind blew constantly. Tourists stood on the roadside and in the middle of the road to take impressive photos. Meanwhile, the temperature at the peak was 12 degrees Celsius. Officials remind residents and tourists planning to experience the cold weather that their vehicles must be ready and drivers must be experienced in mountaintop routes.
According to Thai News Agency, tourists have been actively visiting the Kiew Mae Pan viewpoint, located at kilometer marker 42 on Doi Inthanon in Chom Thong District. The cold weather has drawn a considerable number of visitors despite the challenging conditions. The morning temperature was reported at 14 degrees Celsius, with a thick fog reducing visibility to a mere 10 meters. Motorists traveling up the mountain were required to use their headlights due to the dense fog.
Officials have issued reminders to residents and tourists eager to experience the cold conditions. They emphasize the importance of ensuring vehicles are in optimal condition for the journey and stress that drivers should be well-versed in navigating the mountaintop routes. At the peak of Doi Inthanon, the temperature was recorded at 12 degrees Celsius, attracting tourists who were seen capturing memorable photographs on the roadside and even in the middle of the road.