According to a number of Thai media sources, since the beginning of 2024, there has been drought and little rain in many places around the world, and the temperature has generally risen, and Thailand is no exception. In April 2024, the daily maximum temperature in the northern, northeastern, central, and southern parts of Thailand is generally above 40 degrees, and this week, the Thai people have expressed that they can't stand the heat, and the temperature exceeds 50 degrees.
According to Thai media on April 25, Mr. Wilawa, spokesman for the Department of Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Thailand, held a press conference to introduce the situation of frequent diseases and people's health problems during the hot season in Thailand, as well as some other diseases that broke out after the Songkran Festival of the Thai New Year, such as heat stroke.
Talking about the heat stroke situation in Thailand, Wilawa revealed that since March and April 2024, a total of 30 people have died from heat stroke, and the number of deaths has increased significantly compared to last year, which is twice as high as last year. A total of 37 people died from heat stroke from March to June 2023 (4 months in total).
Therefore, the CDC reminds the public and tourists to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight as much as possible, drink plenty of water, and in case of heavy sweating, they should replenish mineral salts in time, do not drink alcohol, and it is recommended to wear light-colored clothes with good heat dissipation. On the other hand, don't leave anyone behind in a car parked in the sun, and don't turn on the air conditioner in a car with direct sunlight, which may cause the temperature inside the car to continue to rise for 10-20 minutes.