Can Bangkok Future Proof Itself Against the Heat? Bangkok's sweltering temperatures have become a recurring nightmare for residents and policymakers alike. A recent heat index of 51.
9 degrees Celsius in late June served as a stark reminder that the city's emergency measures, while helpful, may not be enough to address the looming climate crisis.
Bangkok's average daily maximum temperature is projected to climb to 38. 1 degrees Celsius by 2050 – one of the steepest rises forecast for any major Southeast Asian capital.