Jonathan Fairfield Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Woman records video of summer storm power A woman in Phayao province has recorded on her phone a video of the moment when she had to grab her child and find cover after a storm ripped off her house roof. On April 25, the summer storm destroyed several houses in Jun district and felled numerous trees. The local government organisation has visited residents affected by the storm and one of them had recorded the moment when the summer storm struck. The destruction will be evaluated so that everyone whose house is damaged can get help from the government. n8.mp4 Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30386799 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-04-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Scary for the kids.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Unfortunately, many rural building in Thailand are perfectly designed to allow strong winds to get under the roof overhangs and lift the roof off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 It's very sad that this happen. That's why there are building Codes and building inspectors, But hey this is Thailand Building codes Thrown out off the window , building inspectors not on the job/paid a Bonus . engineers/draftsman not up to scratch to make a plan/ Drawing up to building code specs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneeyedJohn Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 When this happened where I am it was hilarious the next day to see sheets of rusted corrugated iron hanging off electricity wires 5 metres high. For the next few days in our village all you could hear was the sound of hammers as people everywhere were on top of their houses doing repairs. Have to say though, it wasn't funny at the time. Extremely dangerous with big trees falling down as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Good for the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 22 minutes ago, digger70 said: It's very sad that this happen. That's why there are building Codes and building inspectors, But hey this is Thailand Building codes Thrown out off the window , building inspectors not on the job/paid a Bonus . engineers/draftsman not up to scratch to make a plan/ Drawing up to building code specs. So you have never seen a roof blow off in your home country. I used to work with the State Emergency Service in mine who have canvas tarpaulins in storage for just these occasions until the roofs can be repaired.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 32 minutes ago, digger70 said: It's very sad that this happen. That's why there are building Codes and building inspectors, But hey this is Thailand Building codes Thrown out off the window , building inspectors not on the job/paid a Bonus . engineers/draftsman not up to scratch to make a plan/ Drawing up to building code specs. Just think of how tornadoes in the US destroy those Mobile home parks. Perfect for take-off's and crash Landings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 57 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said: So you have never seen a roof blow off in your home country. I used to work with the State Emergency Service in mine who have canvas tarpaulins in storage for just these occasions until the roofs can be repaired.. No. English weather may be boring, but it's almost never violent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavel Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, GreasyFingers said: So you have never seen a roof blow off in your home country. I used to work with the State Emergency Service in mine who have canvas tarpaulins in storage for just these occasions until the roofs can be repaired.. We have building regs in the UK. To ensure that roofs don’t get blown off. Then we let many buildings get clad in highly flammable materials so you get burnt to death instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 High pitched traditional Thai roofs ideally suited to high winds and tropical downpours as no vacuum created over flat roof causing lift like airplane wing and run off cleared rapidly. All that and better ventilation too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, digger70 said: It's very sad that this happen. That's why there are building Codes and building inspectors, But hey this is Thailand Building codes Thrown out off the window , building inspectors not on the job/paid a Bonus . engineers/draftsman not up to scratch to make a plan/ Drawing up to building code specs. And why I build my own dwellings here. Things like the tin roofs they use the thinnest metal they can buy something like 0.25mm thick whereas Ill get the much thicker and then use a fastener in every ridge, they will space them out maybe every other one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: No. English weather may be boring, but it's almost never violent. UK has the most tornadoes in the world per sq.mile. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-tornadoes-by-area/ Edited April 27, 2020 by bodga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Unfortunately, many rural building in Thailand are perfectly designed to allow strong winds to get under the roof overhangs and lift the roof off. Yes, I opted for small overhangs just 35cm but painted the walls a pale colour which keeps the heat out, makes a huge difference. Many Thais go for darker colours which does not, luminous green, dark purple, blue etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, bodga said: UK has the most tornadoes in the world per sq.mile. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-tornadoes-by-area/ Interesting. The source is good, but I have trouble believing this. I've never in the 40 years I was in the UK ever experienced one, and I've only ever read of one or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: No. English weather may be boring, but it's almost never violent. I was there .......... https://youtu.be/SxweiRNlHbo Edited April 27, 2020 by BritManToo There's something very wrong with this post and the edit box is blank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: No. English weather may be boring, but it's almost never violent. Well I suppose extensive flooding isn't actually violent but it is devastating and the consequences are far reaching and disrupts thousands of lives. And although strong winds are not as violent as the famous British storm of 1987, they are getting stronger and more frequent and do do considerable damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Good is you live in the motherland but the antipodes do have similar problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 7 hours ago, GreasyFingers said: So you have never seen a roof blow off in your home country. I used to work with the State Emergency Service in mine who have canvas tarpaulins in storage for just these occasions until the roofs can be repaired.. Don't start ,I have seen much more than that. I lived in NQLD in Aus We had Cyclone building Codes witch could stand a Category 3 cyclone . I have been in 2 cyclones in NQLD Aus we lost a Whole Banana farm in that, in the second one a big Queensland house. The cyclones where Cat5 Cat3. Cat 1 is just like a real bad Thunderstorm. like the storms here and they lost the Roofs. So figure . ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 43 minutes ago, digger70 said: Don't start ,I have seen much more than that. I lived in NQLD in Aus We had Cyclone building Codes witch could stand a Category 3 cyclone . I have been in 2 cyclones in NQLD Aus we lost a Whole Banana farm in that, in the second one a big Queensland house. The cyclones where Cat5 Cat3. Cat 1 is just like a real bad Thunderstorm. like the storms here and they lost the Roofs. So figure . ???? Been through a cyclone living in a caravan. They must build them pretty good too. Do you expect them to have building codes for a Cat 3 cyclone when they do not have them up here. You are just a Thai basher with your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 17 hours ago, GreasyFingers said: Been through a cyclone living in a caravan. They must build them pretty good too. Do you expect them to have building codes for a Cat 3 cyclone when they do not have them up here. You are just a Thai basher with your post. 17 hours ago, GreasyFingers said: Been through a cyclone living in a caravan. They must build them pretty good too. Do you expect them to have building codes for a Cat 3 cyclone when they do not have them up here. You are just a Thai basher with your post. Why can't you be Civil, If you Can't just don't Post. As for cat 3 Cyclones ; Cyclones, also called typhoons, typically affect continental Thailand. ... Thailand is typically prone to typhoons from June through December, although they are more common from September to November. Indian Ocean cyclones can occur year-round due to the warm sea but are most common between April and December.Mar 31, 2019 Here something Special for You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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