BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand is preparing for a hotter summer this year, with the Meteorological Department forecasting an average temperature increase of one degree Celsius from last year.

According to Director-General Chomparee Chompurat, the North has already experienced the hottest weather this week, with temperatures peaking at 41.5?C. This hotter-than-usual weather pattern is also forecast to prevail over most areas in upper Thailand at least until the end of March.

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The summer season in Thailand is expected to last until mid-May. Bangkok and its surrounding provinces will likely experience peak temperatures of 38-39?C.

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Reporter: Paul Rujopakarn,
Rewriter: Tarin Angskul
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