The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society confirms the news is true. "Early April 2026, the heat index may surge up to 60 degrees Celsius." They also advise on how to handle dangers from extreme heat.
On 30 Mar 2026, Mr. Wetang Puangsap, spokesperson for the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) civil service, spoke about monitoring results and false news reports by the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand (AFNC). This aligns with the policy to prevent and resolve security and social threats led by Minister Chaiyachon Chidchob. It raises awareness of technology crime, fake news, and misinformation.
On 28 Mar 2026, AFNC examined a total of 164,207 messages, with 2,521 requiring verification. Most leads came from social listening—2,520 messages—followed by 1 from a website. In total, 27 topics were under review, with 10 verified by relevant agencies.
Among these, seven news items attracted the most public interest: three true news, three fake news, and one distorted news, as follows.
Rank 1 true news: Early April 2026 heat index may surge up to 60 degrees Celsius.
Rank 2 true news: Samut Prakan's two-water sea bass registered as a GI product.
Rank 3 true news: Middle East conflict causes cancellation of over 1,000 flights to Thailand.
Rank 4 fake news: 425,000 Israelis planning to evacuate and travel to Thailand.
Rank 5 distorted news: Boiled green gourd water and sea cucumber cure diabetes and control blood sugar.
Rank 6 fake news: Hospitals overcrowded in 2026 with parasite infections rising 158 times.
Rank 7 fake news: BAAC offers loans via TikTok account baac.koya.
The top-ranked true news is: "Early April 2026 heat index may surge up to 60 degrees Celsius." The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, through the Meteorological Department, confirms it is "true news." The heat index reflects the temperature the human body actually feels, not just the air temperature measured by instruments. It is calculated from air temperature combined with relative humidity, which better indicates the risk of heat impact on the body than normal temperature. The higher the humidity, the hotter and more uncomfortable the body feels.
Therefore, a high heat index affects the public, especially vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, chronic patients, outdoor workers, obese individuals, psychiatric patients, and chronic alcoholics. They should regularly care for their health and protect themselves from heat dangers as follows.
1. Follow weather forecasts and heat index updates. Avoid outdoor activities during extreme heat, especially from 13:00 to 16:00.
2. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of clean water daily without waiting to feel thirsty.
3. Avoid alcohol and high-sugar drinks like sweetened beverages and sodas.
4. Wear breathable clothing, hats, and use umbrellas for sun protection.
5. People taking certain medications such as antihypertensives, decongestants, diuretics, and psychiatric drugs should monitor themselves, as these can affect body temperature regulation.
6. Those working or exercising outdoors should do so in groups to watch for abnormal symptoms.
7. Elderly people should drink water frequently, rest adequately, stay in well-ventilated places, and avoid being outdoors during extreme heat.
However, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is concerned about public awareness regarding fake news spreading on social and online media. Without proper knowledge, people may share false information, leading to misunderstandings, harm to property or personal data, and wider social impacts. The public is urged to trust and share only verified information from official sources and to verify news and website links carefully.
If the public encounters suspicious or distorted news, they can report and check for fake news by calling hotline 1111 ext. 87 (24 hours) or via