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  1. Who gets heatstroke?

    Anyone can get heatstroke. But infants and the elderly are at especially high risk because their bodies may not be able to regulate temperature effectively. Athletes, soldiers and people with occupations that require physical labor in hot environments are also susceptible to heatstroke.

    Other factors that increase your risk of heatstroke include:

    • Drinking alcohol.
    • Being male.
    • Being dehydrated.
    • Drugs that affect your body’s ability to regulate temperature, such as diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, or heart and blood pressure medications.
    • Having certain diseases that affect your ability to sweat, such as cystic fibrosis.
    • Having certain medical conditions, such as a sleep disorder or problems with your heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, thyroid or blood vessels.
    • Wearing heavy or tight clothing, such as protective gear.
    • Having a high fever.
    • Having obesity.
    • A past history of heatstroke.
    • Poor physical conditioning or not being used to hot conditions.
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    • Remain indoors during hot weather
    • Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing in high temperatures
    • Drink plenty of fluids
    • Protect yourself from sunburn
    • Do not leave anyone in a parked car, especially during hot weather
    • Rest adequately during long working hours
    • Be cautious in hot temperatures if you suffer from any heart or lung diseases

     

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    Complications

    Complications from heatstroke depend on how long the body has been exposed to hot temperature.

    • Vital organ damage, which in severe cases can be permanent
    • Death due to multiple organ failure
  2. I had to learn that there is yet another special holiday for "eight eastern provinces" which include Chonburi/Pattaya e.g. So not nationwide.

    Guess someone will have it at hand. I am too lazy to search.

    Dec 30th to Jan 2nd incl. all offices closed.

    Have fun on the 3rd :biggrin:

     

    Don't forget to take your 1900 Bhat with you for being late just look at it as a Christmas gift to them.

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