Thai King Permits Queensland, Australia, To Use His Artificial Rainmaking Technology

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Thai King permits Queensland, Australia, to use his artificial rainmaking technology

BANGKOK: -- His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday gave permission to Australia's state of Queensland to use his innovative techniques of artificial rainmaking to combat the region’s ongoing drought.

Prof Dr Soottiporn Chittmittrapap, secretary-general of the Office of theNational Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), said the Thai foreign ministry received a letter from Queensland's premier seeking His Majesty's approval to use the monarch’s artificial rain-making techniques to solve the drought in the state.

Dr Soottiporn said that Queensland will coordinate with the NRCT and the Bureau of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation regarding the operation process of artificial rainmaking.

The premier of Queensland stated in his letter that the development of the rainmaking reflects the Thai king's wisdom which is valuable to the world community, said Dr Soottiporn.

King Bhumibol has devoted himself to study and develop the artificial rain technique since 1955 as rainfall is considered crucial for the majority of Thai people whose lives depend on agriculture, while drought remains a common problem in some parts of the country, particularly the Northeast.

After many experiments by His Majesty and the rainmaking team, the operation produced a successful outcome. "Royal Rain" was officially named by the Thai cabinet in 1974, with the formation of the “Royal Rain-Making Operation Office” under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in the following year.

Royal rain-making involves a process of precipitate water vapour in the atmosphere, condensed into minute water particles as rain clouds. Further precipitation brought about by cooling brings rainfall.

Thailand’s Intellectual Property Department registered a patent for the royal rain-making to the king in 2003. Two years later, the European Patent Office issued the patent named “Weather Modification by Royal Rainmaking Technology” which is valid in 30 European countries for the Thai monarch. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2010-08-06

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[KhunTina]

Fantastic! It is amazing to have a King who has developed such great tools for not only his people, but for others. I haven't heard of any other monarchs who have created so much for their people as King Bhumibol.

[SamritT]

See, our king is the greatest. The king of kings.

[thomo]

He is genius.

[RedBullHorn]

Song Phra Charlern !....

[animatic]

It is a good thing to help the Austrailian drought..

Long live His Majesty

[hansum]

He is genius.

So was Vincent Schaefer (1906–1993)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_seeding

[stevecm]

Does anyone know if this differs from cloud seeding, and if so how ?

Just wondering

http://en.wikipedia....i/Cloud_seeding

Add: Seems hansum already onto it.

Edited August 6, 2010 by stevecm

[junglist]

Respect...

[junglist]

Does anyone know if this differs from cloud seeding, and if so how ?

Just wondering

http://en.wikipedia....i/Cloud_seeding

Add: Seems hansum already onto it.

It is a modified version of Cloud Seeding. Here is the Patent #1491088.

[OzMick]

Perhaps Thailand should try some innovative Oz technology to solve their water problems. This looks like a winner!

www.alternate-energy-sources.com/Whisson-windmill.html

[Huey]

Outstanding,

Long Live the King!

[SailingHome]

See, our king is the greatest. The king of kings.

Close. The greatest king on earth for sure and I very much agree. The King of Kings is a title reserved elsewhere

[lynnnayko]

it's great!!!

[asiawatcher]

Having lived in Queensland for more than 20 years before coming back to Asia - the state is huge and the water is a real issue - Australia is ostensibly a dry continent. Whilst not aware of the Royal Rain Making processes - I know the Queensland Govt has tried a lot of things - perhaps this one is a fall back or even a blessing - let's hope so for the sake of the Queenslanders and the run off to the Murray into New South Wales which is also in a bad way.

[dinooz]

"The Premier stated in HIS letter" ummmmmmmmmmm I thought the Quessland premier was a Ms Anna Bligh

[OzMick]

Having lived in Queensland for more than 20 years before coming back to Asia - the state is huge and the water is a real issue - Australia is ostensibly a dry continent. Whilst not aware of the Royal Rain Making processes - I know the Queensland Govt has tried a lot of things - perhaps this one is a fall back or even a blessing - let's hope so for the sake of the Queenslanders and the run off to the Murray into New South Wales which is also in a bad way.

Ummm........the river that drains southern Queensland is the Darling, a tributary of the Murray.

[kaz49]

"The Premier stated in HIS letter" ummmmmmmmmmm I thought the Quessland premier was a Ms Anna Bligh

Absolutely correct. Anna made history on 21 March 2009 when she became the first elected female Premier of Australia (Queensland).......

Long live the King!

[burgdawg]

..I believe the technique involves silver iodide sprayed from airplanes in mist form once the CONDITIONS are ripe.'

That is easier said than done.

Bravo to the Thai King for sharing his experiences and resources.......since 1955 studying rain making techniques?

He is no Johnny-Come-Lately to the party.

Nothing but commendations and applause for his concerted efforts.

[SamritT]

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<br />Does anyone know if this differs from cloud seeding, and if so how ?<br /><br />Just wondering <img src='http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /><br /><br /><a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_seeding' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://en.wikipedia....i/Cloud_seeding</a><br /><br />Add: Seems hansum already onto it.<br />

<br /><br />  It is a modified version of Cloud Seeding. Here is the Patent #1491088. <br /><br /><br />

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This is invented by the King of Thailand. Others are just copy cat.

[cmsally]

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<br />Does anyone know if this differs from cloud seeding, and if so how ?<br /><br />Just wondering <img src='http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /><br /><br /><a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_seeding' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://en.wikipedia....i/Cloud_seeding</a><br /><br />Add: Seems hansum already onto it.<br />

<br /><br />  It is a modified version of Cloud Seeding. Here is the Patent #1491088. <br /><br /><br />

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This is invented by the King of Thailand. Others are just copy cat.

If you bother to read the relevant articles you will see that Vincent Schaefer invented the principle of cloud seeding, with other scientists contributing to the details afterwards.

HM King of Thailand patented a particular technique (of cloud seeding) of 2 planes flying at different altitudes and I think also the particular ratio of chemicals to be used in unison. In other words another version of cloud seeding. There seem to be many versions.

It seems that with any type there need to be set conditions for it to work, so if the Queenslanders have a real drought then it sounds like a monumental task.

[DickFarang]

The soviets already used cloud seeding techniques decades ago, but for a different reason.

To achieve a “sunny” Labour Day, they caused artificial rain in Moscow during the days preceding 1^st May.

[luap]

It must work, we have just been through one of the worse droughts in decades..... nature always wins

[chainarong]

One would hope that the good people of Queensland appreciate the kings generosity , thankyou for sharing.

[geriatrickid]

Is it possibke there is an error in the translation of the press release from MCOT?

There isn't a drought in Queensland. 1.4% of land has drought conditions. That's it.

Here are the current drought conditions in detail, updated monthly.

http://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/queenslanddroughtmonitor/queenslanddroughtreport/index.php

Is it possible, it was for further research or hail control or to prevent droughts in the next year?

Queensland apparently has just finished some very bad flooding in March and there is no statement in the plans for such activity.

There was a research project started in 2006 funded by Australia and the USA in Queensland. Is this article in reference to that?

Incomplete reporting does a disservice to all involved parties.

[Seanextra]

I left Queensland 6 weeks ago there were record floods and flow to South Australia from one of the driest parts of Queensland ??? Ongoing drought ??? Not in Queensland but some areas in South Australia and New South Wales Maybe ! Then again ive never ever seen a 100% correct "News Release" on here yet why should they start now Hey!

Edited August 6, 2010 by Seanextra

[samuijimmy]

There was a program about this subject showing the development of His Majesty's, "hands on" involvement in this technology, a month or two ago on the History channel.

One of the reasons I am sure why he is so respected by the Thai People.

[Garry]

I left Queensland 6 weeks ago there were record floods and flow to South Australia from one of the driest parts of Queensland ??? Ongoing drought ??? Not in Queensland but some areas in South Australia and New South Wales Maybe ! Then again ive never ever seen a 100% correct "News Release" on here yet why should they start now Hey!

I'm a Townsville lad myself....this article talking about a drought certainly surprised me...perhaps its future planning :jap:

[Nignoy]

queensland not needing rain on the east coastal strip maybe be not, but in towns west of toowoomba, the further west you go the worse the drought is, we are reliant on rainwater tanks for our water, if we dont get some real rain soon we will have to buy water or put in a bore,might get a bit of a real wet about february or march, my garden looks a bit like the simpson