“Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seri Suparathit warns of potential storms on Election Day in Thailand”

4 May 2023 – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seri Suparathit, Vice Chairman of the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation Post a message on Facebook saying #Rain soaked on Election Day comes with 2 storms on either side of the left and right sides. #Rain in the beginning of the season is hot. Farmers hurry to collect water for use before it’s not available for collection.

The left storm will occur in the Indian Ocean. Called cyclone ”Mocha”, the right-hand storm will occur in the South China Sea. Over the western Philippines (probably nicknamed “Mawar” if developing into a tropical storm), the two storms will start forming together on May 8, with cyclone Mocha becoming more powerful and expected to make its impact. It has affected Thailand since May 9 (while hot air from the low pressure covers all regions. Causing since May 8, there is a chance of thunderstorms) from the south to the central region, the east, the northeast and the north, where the election will take place on May 14 under the wetness of the rain. And there is about 30% chance that there will be a summer storm. Therefore, the situation should be monitored closely during the transition to this rainy season.

Although forecasting the intensity of the storm may be inaccurate. But being prepared, especially on the eve of Election Day, is important. Since there is still about 1 week left, I would like to suggest that the Election Commission should prepare a place. or polling booths inside the building to reduce the risk of chaos, chaos, wet body Voter check sign and damaged applicant guide signs wet ballot paper Drop-off boxes were damaged, the roof blown off, and the polling booths were flooded. Inconvenient card handling, etc. Election must be pure and fair, so the Election Commission should carefully manage risks from inclement weather. and for those who are going to vote You should prepare an umbrella with you.

The amount of rain for about 1 week at the beginning of the rainy season. It will help relieve the drought situation. Farmers and local government organizations should hurry up to dig a pond. Build dams to slow down water, water channels, soil cement core dams to store water for use in the middle of the rain and the end of the rainy season, which is expected to come less than usual due to the influence of the El Nino phenomenon.