Thailand extreme heatwave claims 38 lives due to heatstroke; govt says it's a summer people want to forget

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BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): A total of 38 people have died of heatstroke this year and most deaths occurred in the Northeast of Thailand, the Heath Department said on Sunday.

Dr Atthapol Kaewsamrit, deputy director-general of the Health Department, said that many parts of Thailand were experiencing extreme hot weather since February 22, resulting in 38 deaths caused by heatstroke.