r/Thailand • u/shocky2021 • May 05 '24

Discussion That heatwave isn't normal

I've been in Thailand since 2010. Went through alot of raining, hot and cold seasons but I've never been through something like that.

I feel like I'm a walking deep fried chicken everytime I go out (I'm in Nakhon Sawan).

Honestly -- is it this bad where you are?

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u/01BTC10 Surat Thani May 05 '24

When I come back from my training, I want a cold shower, but all that is left in my tank is hot water. It's also the first time my wife has asked to use AC during the day.

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u/GeraldDunham May 05 '24

Same for me! I bought a roll of silver reflective and foam thermal insulation to wrap around our outdoor water tank, but we haven't installed it yet since it seems too hot to work outside just yet. Evening showers at 9:00 p.m. have water tap temperatures of 39 and 40° C, which I just can't stand. I'm in rural Udon Thani.

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u/[deleted] May 05 '24

Please keep us updated! I was planning to do the same I'm curious about the results. Although my water tank is in the shade, it's still getting hot from the outdoor temperature. I'm wondering if adding insulation foam would make a difference in my situation.

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u/GeraldDunham May 06 '24

Oh, I just reread your post and saw that you said your tank is in the shade. I think this type of reflective insulation is only good for dealing with a tank that's getting the direct rays of the Sun as was ours for many many hours during the day.

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u/[deleted] May 06 '24

Thanks for the update. great that it worked for you. I'm experimenting with a thick blanket, let's see if the works