Pattaya swelters as temperatures soar ahead of Songkran, Bangkok hits 40 degrees

[reader]

From Pattaya Mail

The Department of Meteorology warns that Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius in the northern and central regions ahead of Songkran. Meanwhile, Bangkok and its surrounding areas are seeing temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Parts of the northeastern and eastern regions are experiencing some rainfall.

Over the next 24 hours, low-pressure systems caused by the prevailing heat across Thailand will continue to bring hot and dry conditions, with clear skies expected during midday. The public is advised to take care of their health due to the extremely hot weather, avoiding prolonged outdoor activities. Additionally, strong southerly and southwesterly winds are expected to persist over the lower northeastern and eastern regions, bringing occasional thunderstorms and gusty winds. People in these areas should beware of the dangers posed by thunderstorms and strong winds, avoiding open areas, large trees, and weak signage.

[bkkmfj2648]

Yes I agree - it has been hotter than hell here.

With my ongoing motorbike lessons, two of my Thai friends suggested that we go over to Koh Larn (there are no cars on the island - only baht bus songthaews) which makes learning to ride a motorbike great.

But the piercing sun limited how much we could drive around on our motorbikes so we just headed over to my favorite beach, Tien beach to lay in the shade under the trees.  Thais being Thais would not join me to swim (they wanted the shade) in the lovely transparent turquoise clean water.

I had my first fall on my motorbike - this was lesson #10 - my fault - during the ride up the steep narrow mountain road from Tawaen beach over to Tien beach - the wind started to blow my hat off of my head and I instinctively with one of my hands let go of the handlebar to capture my hat resulting in me going off the side of the narrow steep path - speed was VERY slow as it was a steep incline and on a curve.  So physically to the motorbike or my body no damage was done - only just to my ego.

However, I learned a valuable lesson to keep both hands on the handlebar when driving a motorbike (let the sun hat fly away) - unlike when driving a car - to take one hand off the steering wheel does not have the same risk.....

[vinapu]

3 hours ago, bkkmfj2648 said:

 So physically to the motorbike or my body no damage was done - only just to my ego.

 

Lucky you, damage to ego can be cured with few drinks