Thailand's too hot (and this is why). | The Signal Ep 20

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026

Thailand is hot. As a tropical country, it is no stranger to long periods of intolerable heat. In recent years, however, temperatures here have surged, with heat index estimates suggesting we could see temperatures soar above 50°C.

This week on #TheSignal, we take a look at why Thailand is getting progressively hotter, and what it means for the country:

🔥 The lethal dangers of extreme heat
🔥 Why downtown Bangkok is a heat trap
🔥 The billion-baht cost of lethal heat
🔥 What Thailand is doing to fight back

🔎 Reported by @benrujo.official