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VideoApril 9, 2025

The Human and Economic Price of Extreme Urban Heat in Bangkok

A rise in temperature by just 1°C could lead to over 2,300 deaths annually in Bangkok, along with THB 44 billion in lost productivity and THB 17 billion in extra electricity costs. Hear from Pichaya Moeller, Urban Development Consultant at the World Bank, on how early warning systems and other measures can help protect the city’s residents and infrastructure during heat waves.