Bangkok, Today is the first time of the year that the sun will orbit perpendicular to the Bangkok area, causing the sun to pass near the overhead point. Or perpendicular to various areas of Thailand 2 times a year, during April-May and July-September. Page of the National Astronomical Research Institute The post stated: The sun will orbit in a position perpendicular to the Bangkok area. Today is the first time of the year. Thailand is located in the tropics between 5-20 degrees north latitude, causing the sun to pass near the overhead point. Or perpendicular to various areas of Thailand 2 times a year, during the months of April-May and the months of July-September, with different orbits passing through. Therefore, each province in Thailand sees the sun passing overhead at different times. It will start from the southern region, Betong District, Yala Province, on April 4th. Then gradually descend in sequence to the north. Before ending at Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province on 22 May. If you were to ask whether today's weather will be the hottest or not? The Meteorological Department has forecast that the temperature in Bangkok will be 39 degrees Celsius, but in Udon Thani Province today it is expected that the temperature will reach as high as 43.4 degrees Celsius. For the sun to be perpendicular to the Bangkok area, the next time will be on August 16, 2024 at approximately 12.22 p.m. This kind of phenomenon occurs every year in Thailand during the summer. I emphasize that standing outdoors and there is no shadow is not a bad omen. But it is a natural phenomenon. The sun is perpendicular to the earth, casting shadows directly beneath the object. Therefore, whether or not that day will be the day with the highest temperature depends on many factors such as the amount of rain, clouds, and influence from the monsoon. and accumulated heat. Source: Thai News Agency
