Bangkok, Meteorological Department stated The sun will orbit perpendicular to Bangkok at 12.16 today. Notice that Objects in the sun appear shadowless because the shadow falls directly under the object. As for the weather in Thailand, which is hot to very hot right now. As a result, sunlight that shines in a vertical direction is hotter than an area where the light hits in an oblique direction. Today's highest temperature is expected to be 37-39 degrees Celsius, not breaking records. Mr. Somkuan Tonchan, Director of the Weather Inspection and Surveillance Division The Meteorological Department said The sun will orbit perpendicular to Bangkok at 12.16 today. The weather will be hot in many areas. It is expected that the highest temperature in Bangkok today will be 37-39 degrees Celsius, which has not yet broken the record for the highest temperature on the day the sun sets on the 22nd. May 1983, at a high of 40.8 degrees Celsius measured at Don Mueang Airport. Areas where the sunlight hits directly perpendi cular will have higher temperatures than areas where the light hits obliquely. However, this does not always result in the area where the sun is overhead being the hottest because there may be factors related to humidity, clouds, and influence from the monsoon. and accumulated heat as well At approximately 12:16 p.m., when the sun was perpendicular to the earth. If you observe an object in sunlight, it will appear shadowless because the shadow of the object will fall directly under the object, so there will be no shadow cast. Information from the Astronomical Research Institute indicates that 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/year. The first time is During April-May, the second time is during July-September. In 2024, the sun will orbit in a position perpendicular to Thailand for the first time. Starting from the southern region at Betong District, Yala Province on Apr il 4, 2024, then gradually progressing northwards. until perpendicular to Bangkok today Then it will end at Mae Sai District. Chiang Rai Province on 22 May 2024 For the second time, the orbit will be in the opposite direction, causing the sun to start perpendicular from the northern region at Mae Sai District. Chiang Rai Province on July 21, moving south, perpendicular to Bangkok on August 16, and ending in Betong District. Yala Province on September 7 Mr. Somkuan said During this period, you will have to endure hot and very hot weather. Yesterday, the highest temperature in Udon Thani province was 43.4 degrees Celsius. From today until April 30, this will be the highest temperature period. Then from May 1 - 5, the winds will start to change direction to west and southwest winds blowing over the lower levels. which signals the changing of the seasons In addition, there are southerly and southeasterly winds blowing together on the eastern side of Vietnam. Andaman Sea coast Humidity began to increase. Then th ere may be rain during 3 -5 May. Source: Thai News Agency