Apparently, the current cold spell across Thailand is coming from China

[webfact]

 

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. 

 

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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.”

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“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.

 

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[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

However, they say that a relatively strong chilly air mass coming from China

Yes, like most other negative stuff

[RichardColeman]

Apparently, the current cold spell across Thailand is coming from China

 

Sadly it will also fall apart then soon

[pegman]

46 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Yes, like most other negative stuff

China always gets the blame by some here

[SAFETY FIRST]

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. 

 

[jacko45k]

Well it seems to be working quite well unlike a lot of the other things I have got from China.....

[soi3eddie]

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.

 

[redwood1]

I heard this cold weather escaped from a lab in Wuhan China.....

[mania]

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Apparently, the current cold spell across Thailand is coming from China

Well at least they didn't blame Russia this time ????

[Gottfrid]

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.

[hotchilli]

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

[kotsak]

To quote Bob:

 

You don't need a weatherman. To know which way the wind blows.

[John Drake]

At least you can eat day old bread. Don't know what you do with a two day old weather story.

[Guderian]

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.

[KhunLA]

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.

[Pedrogaz]

It's lovely, how long will it last?

[mahtin]

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.

[hughrection]

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. ????

[hughrection]

48 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said:

It's lovely, how long will it last?

Said my wife. ????

[RafPinto]

Again a special gift from Scheina.

Is there anything good coming from there?

[StayinThailand2much]

Like all good things in recent years... ????

[vinci]

export failure

[Burma Bill]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

air mass that extended from China.

It is a ch-ill wind that blows nobody any good!!

[Mavideol]

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

[Moonlover]

Not just cold air but very clean air as well. My morning walks in the country are wonderful right now.Air4Thai 10 Dec.pdf

[sawadee1947]

Wow, very surprising ????

[partington]

25 minutes ago, pudd said:

Could it be an unintended consequence of global warming? 

Enlighten us about the intended consequences of global warming.

[Excel]

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 .

[Pmbkk]

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...????

 

 

[Liverpool Lou]

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.