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  • AutomotiveDoes the hot weather in Thailand affect cars?

    Does the hot weather in Thailand affect cars?

    Thailand’s hot weather can be a real test for your car. With temperatures often climbing above 40°C, the intense heat doesn’t just make you sweat; it puts your vehicle under considerable stress. This extreme weather can lead to overheating engines and tyre blowouts, making driving a potential hazard. As the heat rises, your car’s performance can take a hit. The…

  • Thailand TravelThe hottest month in Thailand 2024

    The hottest month in Thailand 2024

    Thailand is known for its year-round warmth, but it also has significant temperature fluctuations depending on the region, time of year, and even day-to-day weather patterns. If you’re an expat living here, understanding the country’s climate can make a big difference in how you plan your activities, especially during the hottest months. Here’s a breakdown of Thailand’s temperatures by region…

  • Thailand TravelWhy is it so hot in Thailand?

    Why is it so hot in Thailand?

    If you’ve just arrived in Thailand or are planning to visit, one of the first things you’ll notice is the heat. It’s not just hot for a couple of months. Thailand’s heat seems to stretch on for eight months of the year! So, why is it so hot in Thailand, and what can you expect from the weather. Let’s break…

  • HealthSun safety in Thailand: A guide to flawless skin in the heat

    Sun safety in Thailand: A guide to flawless skin in the heat

    Sun safety in Thailand is a crucial aspect to consider when planning your trip. With its tropical climate and strong sunlight, it becomes even more essential to prioritise skin health and sunburn prevention to make the most of your time under the Thai sun. By implementing effective sun protection tips, you can shield your skin from the damaging effects of…

  • Thailand NewsThailand grapples with intense heatwave, temperatures hit 40°C

    Thailand grapples with intense heatwave, temperatures hit 40°C

    Thailand is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for intense heat across the country, along with thunderstorms expected in ten provinces. As the high-pressure system caused by intense heat envelops the upper region of Thailand, the entire country faces generally hot weather, accompanied by scattered…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesLate onset of Thai summer predicted with extreme heat

    Late onset of Thai summer predicted with extreme heat

    The onset of summer in Thailand is set to be late this month, as projected by the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD). The upcoming months of March and April are forecasted to experience extreme heat, with temperatures potentially soaring as high as 43-45°C in certain provinces. According to the department, the latter part of the week will witness a surge…

  • Thailand NewsHeatwave history: European scientists declare 2023 hottest year in 125,000 years

    Heatwave history: European scientists declare 2023 hottest year in 125,000 years

    European scientists confirmed that this year is the hottest in 125,000 years. This follows data released last month indicating that global temperatures have reached record-breaking highs. The European Union’s climate change watchdog, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), revealed that the temperature in October surpassed the previous record set in 2019 by 0.4 degrees Celsius. The weather anomalies observed in October…

  • Thailand NewsNavigating Thailand’s weather conditions: From mild winter to sweltering heat

    Navigating Thailand’s weather conditions: From mild winter to sweltering heat

    Associate Professor Dr Seree Suparathit, the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Disasters at Rangsit University and Vice President at the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation, recently shared insights on the upcoming weather conditions in Thailand. Dr Seree’s Facebook post highlighted that while the end of the year in Thailand is not expected to be cold, the following…

  • Thailand NewsThailand: Don’t leave a lighter in your car during extreme heat

    Thailand: Don’t leave a lighter in your car during extreme heat

    A pickup truck parked in the sun all day burst into flames in Buriram province in northeast Thailand after a lighter exploded on the front seat yesterday. Summer is in full swing in Thailand, with peak “feels like” temperatures shooting up to 50 degrees Celsius yesterday in Bangkok. Every region is sweltering with heat. At 3.30pm, officers at Nang Rong…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand expected to have a hotter summer this year

    Thailand expected to have a hotter summer this year

    Thailand is bracing for a hotter summer this year, with the Meteorological Department forecasting an average temperature increase of one degree Celsius from last year. The hottest weather this week has been recorded in the North of the country, with temperatures peaking at 41.5°C in Phetchabun’s Mueang district on Thursday. Closer to Bangkok, the highest temperature was recorded at 38.5°C…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHot in the north, wet in the south, cyclone in the Bay of Bengal

    Hot in the north, wet in the south, cyclone in the Bay of Bengal

    Hot conditions, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds, are the feature of weather in the north east and eastern regions over the next few days. There will also be some additional wet weather for southern provinces on the west coast, due to the extensive storm system, which has now been named Cyclone Amphan, in the north part of the Bay…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesZoo animals eat frozen treats to chill out in high heat

    Zoo animals eat frozen treats to chill out in high heat

    It’s hot. And humid. So hot that zookeepers are getting creative when it comes to cooling down the animals. Lions and tigers are licking on frozen blood cubes while bears are munching on fruit popsicles made by zookeepers at Khon Kaen Zoo in Northern Thailand. Temperatures have recently reached over 40 degrees Celsius, sometimes for days on end. Along with…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThunderstorms in the South, heatwave in the North

    Thunderstorms in the South, heatwave in the North

    The Thai Meteorological Department forecast for today says that “a thermal low will blanket northern Thailand while winds from the south and southeast will bring humidity to the lower North, the Northeast, the Central and Eastern regions (forecasts for Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket below). Weather continues to be humid and unsettled in the south as the south-westerly monsoon starts to build strength.…

  • Thailand Weather Updates“Hot to very hot” in the North and Northeast, thundershowers predicted

    “Hot to very hot” in the North and Northeast, thundershowers predicted

    A thermal low still covers upper Thailand, while southerly and southeasterly winds prevail over the Northeast and the East regions. Thailand is now in the ‘shoulder’ season, between the dry season and wet season, which is set to kick in sometime in April. (Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai 5 day forecasts below) Chiang Mai is poised for another week of…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHot with showers in the North, cloudy in the South

    Hot with showers in the North, cloudy in the South

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department said today is a “hot to a very hot day for the North and the Northeast” as a thermal low covers upper Thailand. A combination of southerly and southeasterly winds prevails over the Northeast, the East, the Central and the lower North regions. Thundershowers with gusty winds are forecast in some areas of the upper country (hey,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHot and stormy in the North, cloudy with possible showers in the South

    Hot and stormy in the North, cloudy with possible showers in the South

    The Thailand Meteorological Department announced today that a “thermal low still covers upper Thailand and southerly and southeasterly winds are bringing humidity from the South China Sea to the Northeast, the East and the Central region”. Chiang Mai is forecasting another scorcher today with temperatures reaching 39 degrees. The region’s smoke and smog problem is also ‘hazardous’ today with readings…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesCentral and north swelter with threats of summer storms

    Central and north swelter with threats of summer storms

    The mercury shot up to 40C in Bangkok yesterday and 35 other provinces in north and north-east Thailand also experienced hot to very hot weather amid brewing summer tropical storms. The Thai Meteorological Department pointed to the hot low pressure cell covering upper Thailand and the southerly and southeasterly winds prevailing over the North, the Northeast, the Central, the East,…

  • Songkran NewsThailand swelters under the Songkran sun

    Thailand swelters under the Songkran sun

    Temperatures are soaring around the country, right on time, as the Songkran holiday kicks in. People are heading home for the annual Thai New Year break whilst the tourists are flooding into the main hot spots for the water fights. The annual celebration is meant to provide a ritual washing of Buddha images, ‘gentle’ splashing of family and friends and…