Rising heat is stretching summer and changing how people live
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
A new study shows summer is now around 30 days longer than in the 1960s, starting earlier and ending later, with extreme heat and cumulative heat rising sharply.
Heatstroke threat grows as Thailand braces for fierce summer heat
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Historical deaths and recent case figures have renewed concern over heatstroke as forecasters warn of prolonged hot to very hot weather across Thailand this summer.
TMD warns North, Northeast to endure extreme heat, highs at 42°C
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department says upper Thailand will stay hot to very hot on April 7, 2026, with temperatures up to 42°C and daytime haze over Bangkok and nearby areas.
Thailand braces for dangerous extreme heat before Songkran
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
Thailand is expected to face intense heat on April 8-9, with some northern and upper central areas forecast to reach 43°C, raising serious health concerns.
Thailand swelters as temperatures hit 42°C with haze and storms forecast
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Thailand faces extreme heat up to 42°C with haze and isolated storms, as the Meteorological Department warns of health risks and unstable weather conditions