The proof that global warming is right here in Bangkok. Bangkok winters are usually dry and cool with the temperatures averaging 21° and 32°C. What brings down those averages are refreshing cold snaps of 16°C or so. That’s when you’ll see sweaters and scarves flying off those street vender’s carts, just like umbrellas in monsoon. ch_client = “wib”; ch_type = “mpu”; ch_width = 468; ch_height = 180; ch_color_title = “0D9BFF”; ch_color_site_link = “0D9BFF”; ch_non_contextual = 4; ch_vertical =”premium”; ch_sid = “Chitika prem blog top”; var ch_queries = new Array( ); var ch_selected=Math.floor((Math.random()*ch_queries.length)); if ( ch_selected < ch_queries.length ) { ch_query = ch_queries[ch_selected]; } But not this year–no cold snaps, no not one. The only bundling up you see is in air-con blasted department stores and offices.

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