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Thailand sees rising risks of summer illness in extreme heat
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (439+ words) During periods of hot weather and soaring temperatures, the impact goes beyond discomfort and a sense of being overheated. It also accelerates the growth of many types of disease-causing pathogens, making infectious diseases a common public health concern, especially gastrointestinal…...
Thailand braces for dangerous extreme heat before Songkran
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (687+ words) Thailand is bracing for dangerous heat in the lead-up to Songkran 2026, with temperatures in several areas expected to climb above 42C, prompting warnings over health risks during one of the busiest outdoor periods of the year. Assessments show that between April…...
Thailand swelters as temperatures hit 42°C with haze and storms forecast
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (578+ words) The Thai Meteorological Department has warned that much of Thailand will experience hot to extremely hot conditions today to April 9, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 42C in some areas, alongside hazy skies during the daytime. In its latest forecast, the…...
Bangkok heat index hits dangerous level on April 2
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (334+ words) Authorities advised everyone to closely monitor themselves for any unusual symptoms, while those considered at risk were urged to take extra precautions and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop. The at-risk groups include children aged 05, senior citizens aged 60 and…...
Digital Ministry confirms: heat index could hit 60°C in early April 2026
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (293+ words) Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE Ministry) has confirmed as true reports that the heat index could rise as high as 60C in early April 2026, citing information from the Thai Meteorological Department. The ministry said the heat index reflects…...
Thailand to swelter under heat low as TMD warns of very hot spots and isolated storms
1+ week, 1+ day ago (158+ words) Thailand weather forecast (6:00am today to 6:00am tomorrow) Northeast: Hot to very hot by day with haze. Isolated thunderstorms with gusty winds, mainly in Loei, Bueng Kan, Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima. Central: Hot by day with haze, with isolated very hot areas....
Heat grips Thailand as North hits 41°C; storms and gusty winds in Northeast and Central
1+ week, 3+ day ago (304+ words) The Thai Meteorological Department forecast that over the next 24 hours, Thailand will be generally hot, with hazy skies during the day and very hot conditions in some areas of the North, Northeast and Central regions. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are…...
Thailand swelters as temperatures hit 41C, storms expected in 5 provinces
1+ week, 3+ day ago (246+ words) Thailand is experiencing generally hot weather today, with the Meteorological Department warning that temperatures could reach as high as 41C in some areas, while five provinces are expected to see rain, thunderstorms and strong wind gusts. In its weather forecast for…...
Thailand braces for blistering heat as temperatures top 40C in North and Central regions
1+ week, 4+ day ago (520+ words) Thailand will continue to experience generally hot weather through March 30, with very hot conditions expected in parts of the North and Central region where temperatures may exceed 40C, according to the Meteorological Department. In the South, rain is expected to remain…...
Thailand’s 52°C heat index warning signals a public health threat
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1537+ words) In early 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department and the Department of Health under the Ministry of Public Health issued a warning that the heat index in some parts of Thailand could soar to 52C or higher, which is classified as "extremely dangerous,…...