While April is typically the hottest month of the year in Thailand, those traveling to Bangkok for a short getaway may find the temperatures even more sweltering than usual.
On Thursday (Apr. 6), Bangkok’s heat index soared as high as 50.2°C, making it the hottest area in Thailand.
The heat index measures how hot the weather actually feels to the human body, based on humidity and temperature.
As such, Bangkok’s current heat index as “Dangerous”, under its four-level classification:
- Surveillance level (Green): 27°C to 32°C
- Warning level (Yellow): 32°C to 41°C
- Dangerous level (Orange): 41°C to 54°C
- Very dangerous level (Red): Over 54°C
The second-hottest area, Chonburi, is not far behind at 49.4°C, followed by Phuket (47.9°C), Si Sa Ket (41.5°C) and Phetchabun (40.6°C).
Authorities have issued a health alert, particularly for outdoor workers, children, elderly and those with underlying ailments.