The Meteorological Department is warning 25 states that the UV index is very high. Exposing yourself to the sun for a few minutes risks burning your skin and damaging your eyes.
(4 April 2023) Meteorological Department Forecast Report Ultraviolet Radiation Index (UV Index) from April 3 to 9, 2023, the highest UV index in case of clear skies at 12:00 noon. in the morning or before dusk Beneficial in producing vitamin D for the skin.
But exposure to large amounts between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM can cause sunburn from exposure to sunlight for about 15 minutes (long term, affecting the eyes and destroying DNA).
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Lampang, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Buriram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kamphaeng Phet, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, and Kanchanaburi have a UV index of 11.
Bangkok, Chanthaburi, Chonburi have a UV index of 12.
UV index is 13 Trat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phuket, Songkhla, Narathiwat.
5 UV Index Levels
Green (0-2) Low: Low effect on skin Yellow (3-5) Moderate: Initial effect on skin Should wear completely. wear a wide hat AND apply orange sunscreen (6-7) High: should wear completely. wear a wide-brimmed hat And reapply sunscreen every 2 hours Red (8-10) Very High: Treat the same level as the orange level, but this level starts to cause serious damage to the skin and purple eyes.
(more than 11) Extreme : Should avoid exposure to the sun. because the sun will burn the skin and negatively affect the eyes in a few minutes
