webfact Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 by Michael Bridge The current cold snap across Thailand is apparently not according to the Thai Meteorological Department attributable to the polar vortex. However, they say that a relatively strong chilly air mass coming from China, is the main cause. The Thai Meteorological Department has issued an official notice on their Facebook page this week, to clarify an online misconception about the ongoing unusual cold that some claimed was caused by a polar vortex. It stated that “the drop in temperature ranging from April 1st to April 3rd is not caused by a polar vortex, but rather a relatively strong chilly air mass that extended from China. ” During the day, most of upper Thailand’s temperatures range from hot to extremely hot, and thunderstorms are relatively common. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The high pressure and cold air mass that used to cover upper Thailand usually weakens and recedes to China in winter, but depending on the strength of the air mass, it can periodically re-extend to upper Thailand, resulting in inclement weather, thunderstorms, high winds, and a drop in temperature as seen.” Everest protects “The polar vortex, which has been widely discussed on the internet, has no effect on Thailand because the Himalayas block the wind caused by the polar vortex, making it difficult for wind from the north pole to reach Thailand,” the Thai Meteorological Department stated. The northern, central, and eastern regions, including Bangkok, are expected to face a 2-4 degree drop in temperature and strong winds, and 1-3 degrees in the northeast over the next several days, especially overnight. People in the affected areas are urged to take care of their health, and farmers need to be vigilant about their crops which might be damaged by the weather. Southerly low-pressure areas may also experience increasing rain and heavy rain; therefore, people should be on the lookout for flash floods. The wind waves in the Gulf of Thailand are moderate, and the upper Gulf areas may experience a 2-meter-or-higher sea wave, so sailors should take precautions or refrain from sailing on a stormy day. The good news with rising electricity bills, at least we will not need to use our air conditioning units at the moment. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-06 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: However, they say that a relatively strong chilly air mass coming from China Yes, like most other negative stuff 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 Apparently, the current cold spell across Thailand is coming from China Sadly it will also fall apart then soon 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegman Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 46 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: Yes, like most other negative stuff China always gets the blame by some here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: cold spell across Thailand is coming from China The only good thing to come out of China. I love the cold snap, bring it on. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Well it seems to be working quite well unlike a lot of the other things I have got from China..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Shame the cool weather didn't last for longer. The weekend in Bangkok was glorious and on Sunday at 3pm it was just 25c. That's at least 10c cooler than a few days earlier. Hot again now and 35c forecast today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 I heard this cold weather escaped from a lab in Wuhan China..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mania Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2022 Quote Apparently, the current cold spell across Thailand is coming from China Well at least they didn't blame Russia this time ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 hour ago, pegman said: China always gets the blame by some here Oh, should I take that as you sympathize with them? Are you keen on Russia as well? ???? You do know that Mr. Xi loves Vlado, right? I see it like late Mr. Steinman, may his soul rest in peace. I think he have been making up a storm lately. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 5 hours ago, webfact said: However, they say that a relatively strong chilly air mass coming from China, is the main cause. Thee "chill" has spread form China for the last 3 years 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 To quote Bob: You don't need a weatherman. To know which way the wind blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 At least you can eat day old bread. Don't know what you do with a two day old weather story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 5 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Apparently, the current cold spell across Thailand is coming from China Sadly it will also fall apart then soon Yes, and once you've had one you'll want another 30 minutes later, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, John Drake said: At least you can eat day old bread. Don't know what you do with a two day old weather story. Lasted all of 1 day, as the chill is gone, and sun blazing again. Heading to mid 30sC again today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 It's lovely, how long will it last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 35 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: It's lovely, how long will it last? Until the day before yesterday here. Some people's mileage evidently varies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughrection Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 8 hours ago, webfact said: However, they say that a relatively strong chilly air mass coming from China, is the main cause. Say 'thank you' to the nice Chinese people now everyone. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughrection Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 48 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: It's lovely, how long will it last? Said my wife. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Again a special gift from Scheina. Is there anything good coming from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Like all good things in recent years... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinci Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 export failure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 10 hours ago, webfact said: air mass that extended from China. It is a ch-ill wind that blows nobody any good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 maybe the reason for the visit, to make sure it all comes thru without any hurdles, just like the virus did Thai Foreign Minister visits China to Boost Bilateral Relations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Not just cold air but very clean air as well. My morning walks in the country are wonderful right now.Air4Thai 10 Dec.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Wow, very surprising ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partington Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 25 minutes ago, pudd said: Could it be an unintended consequence of global warming? Enlighten us about the intended consequences of global warming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 11 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Apparently, the current cold spell across Thailand is coming from China Sadly it will also fall apart then soon Already has, 33 the last 3 / 4 days north of Udon. We did get 2 mornings last week where it was 21 at 5 am so guess that was the cold snap . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 9 hours ago, redwood1 said: I heard this cold weather escaped from a lab in Wuhan China..... You're telling me the Americans paid for this too...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Gottfrid said: 14 hours ago, webfact said: However, they say that a relatively strong chilly air mass coming from China Yes, like most other negative stuff There's a big difference between "negative stuff" and facts such as meteorological peculiarities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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