Headache, constipation and cramps top the list of common symptoms experienced during the hot season in Thailand, according to the Department of Health’s latest survey.
Meanwhile, the Thai Meteorological Department predicts that the Heat Index will reach the red (very dangerous) level during April 18 – 27, 2024 in 15 provinces including; Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chon Buri, Samut Prakan, Chanthaburi, Trat, Surin, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phuket, Surat Thani, Krabi, Phang-nga, Yala, Narathiwat and Bangkok.
According to the survey conducted between April 1 and 4; 52.8% of the 682 respondents are worried that high temperatures will moderately affect their quality of life, while 19.8% say they are very worried.
The 3 most common symptoms reported are;
- Headache (21.9%)
- Constipation (13.6%)
- Leg, arm and stomach cramps (12.7%)
According to the director–general of the Department…
