Monday weather reports said the northeastern province of Buriram has chilled, especially during the mornings and evenings, and there was light rain in some areas. Not only does alcohol not warm up the body, Withit said it instead damages the kidneys and harms the digestive system. Moreover, drinking alcohol in cold weather can prove lethal, as the body can go into shock. He also cited statistics showing an annual winter surge in the number of deaths from diseases related to alcohol drinking. The Meteorological Department has forecast wind for the capital, coupled with a small chance of light rain.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 06, 2017 06:22 UTC