@article{fdi:010094867, title = {{V}ariation of vegetation cover and the relationship with land surface temperature across {T}hailand (2007 to 2022)}, author = {{K}liengchuay, {W}. and {P}honphan, {W}. and {N}iampradit, {S}. and {K}iangkoo, {N}. and {S}rimanus, {W}. and {N}iemmanee, {T}. and {A}runplod, {C}. and {W}en, {B}. and {G}uo, {Y}. {M}. and {H}erbreteau, {V}incent and {T}antrakarnapa, {K}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{U}nderstanding vegetation-climate interactions is essential amid escalating global climate change. {T}his study investigates spatial-temporal and seasonal variations in {L}and {S}urface {T}emperature ({LST}) and {N}ormalized {D}ifference {V}egetation {I}ndex ({NDVI}) across six regions of {T}hailand (2007-2022). {R}esults reveal distinct regional and seasonal characteristics, with significant negative correlations between {LST} and {NDVI} ({R} = 0.61 dry; 0.39 rainy; 0.72 winter). {T}he strongest negative correlation occurred during the rainy season in 2017, highlighting complex interannual variations. {S}easonal {LST} fluctuations (winter-summer: 1.24, winter-rainy: -1.54, summer-rainy: -2.78, p < 0.001) and {NDVI} variations (winter-summer: 0.09, winter-rainy: 0.07, summer-rainy: -0.03, p < 0.001) were statistically significant. {T}hese findings emphasize monitoring {LST} and {NDVI} as vital for understanding ecological impacts of climate change and urbanization. {T}he study specifically explores whether increased vegetation consistently is associated with lower temperatures, underscoring the importance of strategies to mitigate heat and enhance climate resilience, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions.}, keywords = {{THAILANDE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{S}cientific {R}eports - {N}ature}, volume = {15}, numero = {1}, pages = {27823 [17 p.]}, ISSN = {2045-2322}, year = {2025}, DOI = {10.1038/s41598-025-13018-y}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010094867}, }