Two storms to hit Thailand affecting Election Day, warns disaster centre

[webfact]

Bangkok rain.

 

by Mitch Connor

Rangsit University’s Climate Change and Disaster Centre expects two storms are set to hit Thailand next week, with potential impacts on Election Day, May 14.

 

The centre’s director, Seri Suparatit, revealed in a Facebook post yesterday that two storms – one originating in the Indian Ocean and the other in the South China Sea – are moving towards Thailand. Cyclone Mocha is currently producing heavy rainfall in the Bay of Bengal, while another tropical depression is beginning in the South China Sea near the Philippines.

 

Suparatit’s post indicated that the two storms would start affecting Thailand from May 9. Nonetheless, the heat and a low-pressure trough are expected to cause thunderstorms starting on May 8 in the central, eastern, northeastern, and northern regions.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/weather/two-storms-to-hit-thailand-affecting-election-day-warns-disaster-centre

 

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[dinsdale]

I dont think this will make much of a difference to turn out. I reckon this might be the highest turn out ever such is the hatred for Prayut.

[SAFETY FIRST]

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

heat and a low-pressure trough are expected to cause thunderstorms starting on May 8 

Oh OK, I'll stay in the pub and keep dry. 

 

Wait on, there's a booze ban ????

Edited May 6, 2023 by SAFETY FIRST

[nauseus]

No tropical storms confirmed right now.

[KhunBENQ]

4 minutes ago, nauseus said:

No tropical storms confirmed right now.

Still nothing but baking heat.
International weather services forecast temperature drop from Sunday (night?) to Monday.

Edited May 6, 2023 by KhunBENQ

[KhunBENQ]

36 minutes ago, webfact said:

May 9. Nonetheless, the heat and a low-pressure trough are expected to cause thunderstorms starting on May 8

So go to advance voting tomorrow May 7?

[PETERTHEEATER]

I believe only trusted sources when considering forecasts. Just waiting for my contact at TAT to endorse this.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Rangsit University’s Climate Change and Disaster Centre expects two storms are set to hit Thailand next week, with potential impacts on Election Day, May 14.

What about the storm after the election?

[Jai Dee]

It's interesting to see the forecast storms approaching on Windy.com

(Press the little red play button at the bottom left of the screen)

 

The one originating in the Indian Ocean looks like it will hit Myanmar pretty hard... 

[KhunLA]

2 hours ago, Jai Dee said:

It's interesting to see the forecast storms approaching on Windy.com

(Press the little red play button at the bottom left of the screen)

Never noticed that before, cool, thanks.   Hoping to get some of that next week, could use some overcast skies & rain.  Been brutal the past month.

Edited May 6, 2023 by KhunLA

[Bangkok Barry]

10 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Still nothing but baking heat.
International weather services forecast temperature drop from Sunday (night?) to Monday.

Yep! After weeks and weeks of high 30s it's all about to cool down to a chilly low 30s in my area of Kalasin Province.

[AhFarangJa]

I seem to recall that last month they predicted heavy storms coming down from China with possible infrastructure damage and flooding. Guess what, absolutely nothing happened. The only storm here next week will be the rigged election results.