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Record 4,750 'hotspots' detected across Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2026
» Satellite data shows a record number of hotspots across Thailand, with 4,750 detected in a single day, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported on Tuesday.
Heat index could hit 60°C in early April
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/03/2026
» The heat index could soar to a dangerous 60 degrees Celsius in early April.
Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2026
» The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.
Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand will enter its hot season on Sunday. Summer storms could start right away and temperatures in some northern provinces may reach a peak above 42 degrees Celsius.
Summer coming late, but it'll be a scorcher
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to climb beyond 42°C, according to the Meteorological Department.
Thailand threatens vapers with tougher legal action
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Thai government will take tougher action against e-cigarette smokers, who can be charged with receiving smuggled products.
Heat index hits extreme levels
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2025
» Temperatures hit "very dangerous" levels in Phuket on Wednesday and "dangerous" levels in Bangkok and 34 other provinces, and the heatwave was expected to continue into Thursday.
Thailand's heat index reaches danger levels
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2025
» Temperatures are rising as the hot season settles in and health authorities are warning people to stay out of the sun if possible with the heat index having already hit the orange "dangerous to health" level.
Canadian found dead from heat on Phuket beach
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2025
» An 80-year-old Canadian woman has been found dead on Kata beach on Phuket, with the cause of the death initially said to be heatstroke.
Summer starts on Friday
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/02/2025
» Thailand will officially enter summer on Friday, with temperatures expected to be slightly lower than last year, the weather service said.