Yessongs Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Wifey tells me the local news here in Minburi, is reporting that the " experts" meaning the guys who watch the power grid here locally, are concerned that there might be an "overload" soon. Great, just what we need, for the power to go out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 8 minutes ago, Yessongs said: Wifey tells me the local news here in Minburi, is reporting that the " experts" meaning the guys who watch the power grid here locally, are concerned that there might be an "overload" soon. Great, just what we need, for the power to go out! Rechargeable / cordless fans are your friend when the power goes off mate...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 6 minutes ago, SteveBC said: Rechargeable / cordless fans are your friend when the power goes off mate...... In a 2 story home upstairs with no air-con....trust me, it wouldn't help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Thai Meterological Department on the Heat https://thepattayanews.com/2024/04/28/thai-meteorological-department-debunks-rumors-of-hottest-weather-crisis-until-september/ hmmmm - 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 18 minutes ago, ChiFlyer said: Thai Meterological Department on the Heat https://thepattayanews.com/2024/04/28/thai-meteorological-department-debunks-rumors-of-hottest-weather-crisis-until-september/ hmmmm - 😏 The Thai Meteorological Department should go back to school. The earth is closest to the sun around 4 January every year (Perihelion). "The Thai Meteorological Department explained that summer typically begins in mid-February and lasts until mid-May, two and a half months. During this time, the Earth was closer to the sun and the sun was directly overhead, especially in April, when the sun was almost directly overhead in Thailand around noon daily, resulting in full exposure to sunlight." The inaccuracy in this second quote may be due to poor writing and/or sloppy editing as September usually marks the beginning of the rainy season. "Therefore, in September, which marked the end of the rainy season, heavy rainfall was common in almost every part of Thailand." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, forcebwithu said: The Thai Meteorological Department should go back to school. The earth is closest to the sun around 4 January every year (Perihelion). "The Thai Meteorological Department explained that summer typically begins in mid-February and lasts until mid-May, two and a half months. During this time, the Earth was closer to the sun and the sun was directly overhead, especially in April, when the sun was almost directly overhead in Thailand around noon daily, resulting in full exposure to sunlight." The inaccuracy in this second quote may be due to poor writing and/or sloppy editing as September usually marks the beginning of the rainy season. "Therefore, in September, which marked the end of the rainy season, heavy rainfall was common in almost every part of Thailand." I invariably found that in Bangsaray the period of extreme rainfall was in October when it could be continuous for 2 - 3 consecutive days which hardly ever happens in any other month of the rainy season. Then, like throwing an "off" switch the rain ceased in the first week of November and out came my golf clubs once again. I was getting feedback from friends that it continued to rain in Pattaya last year well into November. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 5 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: It sounds like you are dressed for the teens ...... If you get my drift .... I dress like I’m 15 not 55 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, galenkia said: I dress like I’m 15 not 55 😂 The Forum Zaddy !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 2 hours ago, galenkia said: I dress like I’m 15 not 55 😂 1 hour ago, Derek Dangleberries said: The Forum Zaddy !!! You can take the boy outta Bracknell ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 7 hours ago, Yessongs said: Wifey tells me the local news here in Minburi, is reporting that the " experts" meaning the guys who watch the power grid here locally, are concerned that there might be an "overload" soon. Great, just what we need, for the power to go out! This is what I have been fearing. Fortunately a few months ago they did some serious upgrades to some of the main lines into my area. I have also read recently that the power related resources are in good shape, so don't need to worry about that. I think the big concern is a bad storm to come through which causes havoc and then major brownouts, followed by more high temps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted Monday at 03:26 PM Share Posted Monday at 03:26 PM Has it started to get any cooler in Pattaya ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted Monday at 04:37 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:37 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, Nightcrawler said: Has it started to get any cooler in Pattaya ? Getting closer now! I heard the rain has dropped around 5 degrees off the feel, see what the guys on the ground think. Edited Monday at 04:37 PM by boydeste 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickrock Posted Monday at 05:27 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:27 PM 1 hour ago, Nightcrawler said: Has it started to get any cooler in Pattaya ? Yes definitely cooler but quite humid today after the rain Only day in about 3 weeks where I haven't spent most of the day by the pool 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted Monday at 06:29 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 06:29 PM On 4/29/2024 at 1:02 PM, galenkia said: I dress like I’m 15 not 55 😂 I'll meet you in the 3rd stall, main floor toilet, Waterloo station, 10am sharp, Friday. 55555 ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted Monday at 11:21 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:21 PM We had a real violent downpour yesterday afternoon at 2.30pm here in Korat lasted for an hour, garden flooded. Temp dropped to 28C just lovely but humidity was 85% 😒 Thats the first rain we've had for weeks...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted yesterday at 12:24 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:24 AM Rain here yesterday in Minburi, like others have reported, same, temp goes down, feels great..until the humidity jumps again....then it feels miserable again. Tell me the truth gents, are there times here when you say to yourself "WTF am I doing here"? For me there are times like that.....can't wait to get back to Calif next month. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted yesterday at 12:36 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:36 AM (edited) 11 minutes ago, Yessongs said: Rain here yesterday in Minburi, like others have reported, same, temp goes down, feels great..until the humidity jumps again....then it feels miserable again. Tell me the truth gents, are there times here when you say to yourself "WTF am I doing here"? For me there are times like that.....can't wait to get back to Calif next month. A very big NO Mike, we are different lol, i could'nt wait to get outta the shithole UK and its weather, Thailand and its oppressive heat/humidity is something i don't like but can cope with, bring on the Aircon lol Edited yesterday at 12:36 AM by Pumpuynarak 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemondropkid Posted yesterday at 12:53 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:53 AM 23 minutes ago, Yessongs said: Tell me the truth gents, are there times here when you say to yourself "WTF am I doing here"? I found late March, early April hard work- up to the point I went home to the UK and Ireland for a month. People I speak to here in Hua Hin say it got really brutal in April. Going forward I'd say I'm likely to spend April/May each year outside of Thailand, most likely Europe. Really enjoyed being away and felt refreshed by it. But that said enjoying being back🤷♂️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted yesterday at 01:02 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:02 AM 31 minutes ago, Yessongs said: Rain here yesterday in Minburi, like others have reported, same, temp goes down, feels great..until the humidity jumps again....then it feels miserable again. Tell me the truth gents, are there times here when you say to yourself "WTF am I doing here"? For me there are times like that.....can't wait to get back to Calif next month. 20 minutes ago, Pumpuynarak said: A very big NO Mike, we are different lol, i could'nt wait to get outta the shithole UK and its weather, Thailand and its oppressive heat/humidity is something i don't like but can cope with, bring on the Aircon lol Another no regrets from me. I'm very happy here. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickrock Posted yesterday at 02:03 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:03 AM 1 hour ago, Yessongs said: Rain here yesterday in Minburi, like others have reported, same, temp goes down, feels great..until the humidity jumps again....then it feels miserable again. Tell me the truth gents, are there times here when you say to yourself "WTF am I doing here"? For me there are times like that.....can't wait to get back to Calif next month. I love the heat when I am on holiday I can then justify to my self to spend more time by the pool 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted yesterday at 05:38 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:38 AM 6 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said: We had a real violent downpour yesterday afternoon at 2.30pm here in Korat lasted for an hour, garden flooded. Temp dropped to 28C just lovely but humidity was 85% 😒 Thats the first rain we've had for weeks...... I bet you were elated ! Must have smelled wonderful also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted yesterday at 05:41 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:41 AM 5 hours ago, Yessongs said: Rain here yesterday in Minburi, like others have reported, same, temp goes down, feels great..until the humidity jumps again....then it feels miserable again. Tell me the truth gents, are there times here when you say to yourself "WTF am I doing here"? For me there are times like that.....can't wait to get back to Calif next month. There are times when I wish for less humidity. Travels during this time of year are planned for the future. But I never for one second regret or doubt my decision to live here. Best thing I've ever done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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