BURIRAM — 6 April 2026, a 90-year-old woman has died at her home in northeastern Thailand after complaining of extreme heat, as temperatures reportedly reached 44°C, local media said.
The incident occurred at a house in Charoen Suk subdistrict, Chalerm Phra Kiat district.
The woman, identified as Boonchuay, had told her daughter she felt unbearably hot before lying down to rest. When her daughter later went to check on her, she was found dead.
According to the family, the woman was visually impaired and lived in modest conditions without air conditioning. Relatives said they had used only a fan to help her cope with the heat. The family does not suspect foul play and plans to hold her cremation on 8 April.
Her daughter said she had been closely caring for her mother, ensuring she stayed hydrated and bathed regularly during the hot weather. Shortly before her death, the woman reportedly said, “It’s extremely hot, I can’t take it anymore,” before going to lie down as usual.
Residents in the area said the heat was unusually intense, particularly in the afternoon, adding that even electric fans provided little relief. They reported checking weather readings showing temperatures as high as 44°C, compared with typical afternoon highs of 40–41°C in recent days.
Villagers said many households lack air conditioning due to financial constraints, which may put elderly residents at greater risk during periods of extreme heat.
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of severe heat, along with possible thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas, urging the public, especially children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, to take precautions, including staying hydrated and remaining in well-ventilated environments.
