Bangkok Post – Heat stroke warning for Songkran

April 9, 2024

PUBLISHED : 9 Apr 2024 at 15:16

Many tourists carry parasols to protect them from the strong sunlight, while others rely on their hats, near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

The Public Health Ministry has warned of the risk of heat stroke during the Songkran festival, with extremely hot weather forecast to continue.

Temperatures in many areas were exceeding 40°C, which brought an increased risk of heat stroke, health permanent secretary Opas Karnkawinpong said on…