webfact Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 PM warns public on tropical storm dangerBANGKOK, 2 May 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has expressed concern over the severity of tropical storms expected in many areas of Thailand in coming days and has urged officials to deliver assistance to the affected public, says a government spokesman.The Government Spokesman, Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd, has revealed the Prime Minister, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, is concerned about people residing in 39 provinces of the north, northeastern, central, and eastern regions of Thailand, which may be affected by the severity of tropical thunderstorms expected to occur in the next 1-2 days.Potential damage from the storms could include roofs of houses being destroyed, and the hazard of fallen electric posts or trees. Government officials and the military have been urged to provide aid to the affected public by distributing survival kits and to help in the repair of damaged houses.The general public is encouraged to stay indoors during the storms, and to refrain from being near large trees, billboards, buildings or new constructions which are not structurally sound.The government spokesman added that the rainfall during this period has brought some relief from the heat. However, rainwater could not be retained as the rainfall had occurred in areas below the dams.He also said that weather conditions are now suitable for rainmaking operations. The Prime Minister has therefore ordered rainmaking units to operate in areas above the dams to boost precipitation levels and increase the amount of water collected in dams. This supply could then be allocated for drinking water and tap water. This would help relieve the public's hardship in dealing with the recent lack of water.-- NNT 2016-05-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 "He also said that weather conditions are now suitable for rainmaking operations." Seriously? It's the beginning of the rain season now. Nevermind, they made it rain! Thank you! Incredible work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) I also learned that water collected behind dams can be used for drinking water AND tap water. This was very useful information, as I had never considered that a reservoir could be used as a water supply. We are fortunate to have such insightful leaders in Thailand. Edited May 1, 2016 by phoenixdoglover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 A tropical storm can be dangerous! Duhh! Thanks chief I'll be careful. Knowledge equals power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Very inconsiderate and selective of the rain to fall in those parts of the country where it can't flow uphill to the dams. Perhaps dam location along with catchment areas need to be reconsidered. Or alternatively government grants to promote traditional Thai raindances might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thank for the insight Isn't it strange he can find time to comment on some seemingly insignificant things BUT not others?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 So now he's a weatherman. STILL waiting for those soap operas . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I find it strange that every poster so far on this thread has absolutley nothing to contribute, just a lot of stupid childish ramblings, you people need to get out more, go for a long walk on a beach somewhere and chill out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuanku Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks, Smedly, I'm back from my walk and feel much better now. Do you not understand how hard it is to be enthusiastic about a pompous ass? Well, no, maybe you don't. Anyway, my Ha'penny worth concerns " billboards, buildings or new constructions which are not structurally sound." Dear PM. please consider that it is wiser to have mechanisms to stop these dangerous constructions being built than it is to try to prevent people being underneath them when they fall down. After all, the only places in your country where you are not near billboards, buildings or new constructions which are not structurally sound, are places with large trees so your advice is tough to follow. Even at home many of us are in buildings or (new) constructions which are not structurally sound, as you will discover when the 1000 year earthquake comes around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acharn Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 A tropical storm can be dangerous! Duhh! Thanks chief I'll be careful. Knowledge equals power. In English the term "tropical storm" has meaning. It's a lot more severe than high winds and heavy rain. Doesn't he have any Air Force generals in his entourage? Pilots have to have at least a rudimentary knowledge of meteorology. Heck, I even learned a little bit as a Civil Air Patrol Cadet 65 years ago. Somebody should warn his PR staff that there's a dangerous lunatic over at the Thai Meteorology Department handing out confused and misleading press releases. (OK, OK, I'm over the top with that "dangerous lunatic," but, seriously, Thai Met have had a really bad spokesperson for the last couple of years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thank for the insight Isn't it strange he can find time to comment on some seemingly insignificant things BUT not others?! It was the Prime Minister's Office that made this gobsmacking comment just the other day. Referring to the bashing incident that took place at Hua Hin Mom Luang Panatda Ditsakul of the Prime Ministers office, had described the incident as a nightmare for the image of the country. No comment at what the Prime Minister's office might do in the interests of law and order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristheRunt Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thailand is truly blessed to have a leader of such consideration, knowledge and geneoercity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 "The Prime Minister has therefore ordered rainmaking" a Canute if ever there was one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The PM can find time to comment on the weather yet his silence if deafening regarding the events in Hua Hin recently...............wonder why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 "He also said that weather conditions are now suitable for rainmaking operations." Seriously? It's the beginning of the rain season now. Nevermind, they made it rain! Thank you! Incredible work! rain season is in a months time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhood Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 It needs a PM to warn of tropica storms that will be over Thailand every year! It seems he has nothing else to do that is more important! My goodnes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Well guys, come on, he is trying to be nice. Better he talks about the weather than "other things". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Donut Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Tekkknology owes ecology an apology..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I find it strange that every poster so far on this thread has absolutley nothing to contribute, just a lot of stupid childish ramblings, you people need to get out more, go for a long walk on a beach somewhere and chill out And YOU need to remember - THIS IS THE INTERNET! No filters, no requirements other than a connection to the web. C'mon, have some fun. Take a spiritual dump and/or get a bj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The PM can find time to comment on the weather yet his silence if deafening regarding the events in Hua Hin recently...............wonder why Incorrect the PM's office has made a statement. Not quite the one everyone was expecting and hoping for but a comment nonetheless. Refer to my post two posts back from your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laolover88 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I expect what he was trying to explain was this: and Carnot heat engines. He'll be up there with Trudeau on Prime Minister's Challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Tropical storms. In the tropics. Whatever will they think of next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I find it strange that every poster so far on this thread has absolutley nothing to contribute, just a lot of stupid childish ramblings, you people need to get out more, go for a long walk on a beach somewhere and chill out I certainly am not going to risk going outside given the impending danger presented by tropical storms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I find it strange that every poster so far on this thread has absolutley nothing to contribute, just a lot of stupid childish ramblings, you people need to get out more, go for a long walk on a beach somewhere and chill out I certainly am not going to risk going outside given the impending danger presented by tropical storms. have you got a shovel ? can you gather up all the keyboard wariors on this thread start digging and I'll tell you when to stop, it will take a while - you might need big machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybole Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 My granny can suck eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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