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Thailand is currently experiencing extreme heat, due to which officials have had to advise people to stay indoors. Temperatures could reach 43 degrees Celsius (107 degrees Fahrenheit) in northern Thailand and 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in Bangkok, the weather service forecast for Saturday. The highest temperature recorded in Phetchabun province on Saturday was 42.5 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit).
"Even if I turn the air conditioning down to 20 degrees, I still sweat," said Supichaya Jittaleela, 37, who attended an outdoor political rally despite the scorching heat.
The weather service has warned of extremely high temperatures and sudden heat storms for at least the next week. In a tragic incident, a police officer controlling traffic in Samut Prakarn, just south of Bangkok, collapsed from heatstroke and died.
On Saturday, the highest heat index – indicating how hot one feels due to humidity – was expected to be 53.8 degrees Celsius (129 degrees Fahrenheit) in Chonburi province. On Sunday, the southern resort island of Phuket may feel even hotter, with temperatures exceeding 54 degrees Celsius.
The heat posed a significant challenge for the approximately 2,000 attendees of a political rally in Bangkok. Despite the shade provided by a nearby shopping mall, many people were seen trying to cool off with battery-powered and hand fans.
“It's hot, very hot. That's why my fans are with me,” said Rungtip Sangwittayothai, 63. Thailand is preparing for general elections next month.
"Even if I turn the air conditioning down to 20 degrees, I still sweat," said Supichaya Jittaleela, 37, who attended an outdoor political rally despite the scorching heat.
The weather service has warned of extremely high temperatures and sudden heat storms for at least the next week. In a tragic incident, a police officer controlling traffic in Samut Prakarn, just south of Bangkok, collapsed from heatstroke and died.
On Saturday, the highest heat index – indicating how hot one feels due to humidity – was expected to be 53.8 degrees Celsius (129 degrees Fahrenheit) in Chonburi province. On Sunday, the southern resort island of Phuket may feel even hotter, with temperatures exceeding 54 degrees Celsius.
The heat posed a significant challenge for the approximately 2,000 attendees of a political rally in Bangkok. Despite the shade provided by a nearby shopping mall, many people were seen trying to cool off with battery-powered and hand fans.
“It's hot, very hot. That's why my fans are with me,” said Rungtip Sangwittayothai, 63. Thailand is preparing for general elections next month.
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