Popular Post webfact 78,941 Posted October 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2020 Sorry Chiang Mai - you were not visited by aliens! Picture: Thai Rath Some netizens in Chiang Mai were convinced that the northern Thai city had been visited by aliens. An object in the sky posted by a student in video and still shots, purported to show a UFO hovering menacingly above Doi Suthep. Now a leading astronomer has poured cold water on the claims. Picture: Thai Rath Supharik Krihanon of the national astronomical society said the object was low in the sky, near and slow moving. It was quite clear that this was nothing but a lantern. Lanterns are set off as part of the Yi Peng (Lantern Festival) or Loy Krathong festivals that are celebrated in the north around the same time. He surmised that someone had probably jumped the gun. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to post Share on other sites
keith101 12,626 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I thought the lanterns where all white not black like this is whatever it is . Link to post Share on other sites
taotoo 1,593 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, keith101 said: I thought the lanterns where all white not black like this is whatever it is . The ones I see on the ground are covered in soot. Also, against a bright cloudy sky they will appear dark as they are in shadow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Dmaxdan 9,239 Posted October 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2020 Well, apparently I'm classed as an alien and I've visited Chiang Mai lots of times. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post sammieuk1 20,124 Posted October 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2020 Could be a Chinese bat bringing gifts 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites
kotsak 10,135 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 With tourism being tits up, even real alien would be welcomed.. Roll the red carpet.. ehm, I mean red landing pad.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
scorecard 21,156 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Dmaxdan said: Well, apparently I'm classed as an alien and I've visited Chiang Mai lots of times. So you can fly? Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Dellboy218 488 Posted October 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Dmaxdan said: Well, apparently I'm classed as an alien and I've visited Chiang Mai lots of times. Welcome to Earth! Do you pay extra entering National Parks? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
fangless 3,591 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 3 hours ago, keith101 said: I thought the lanterns where all white not black like this is whatever it is . Maybe just a "negative" post! Link to post Share on other sites
ChakaKhan 2,889 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Easy--Is just a desperate Grandpa in a home made flight apparatus to get back into LOS He misses Loy kroh grannies grabbing his frank n beans....illegal alien! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Monday 1,757 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I have seen weather balloons descending on Doi Suthep, they look just like that coming down. Launched likely by Thai met agency VTCC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tandor 1,119 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, keith101 said: I thought the lanterns where all white not black like this is whatever it is . ...more medium grey; the colour of fabric used...some are quite large 3m square shaped is very common with trailing lines of fireworks, hissing and crackling. Edited October 14, 2020 by tandor Link to post Share on other sites
ChakaKhan 2,889 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 23 hours ago, Captain Monday said: I have seen weather balloons descending on Doi Suthep, they look just like that coming down. Launched likely by Thai met agency VTCC. those are wayward leftovers from Loy kratong......like carcasses littered all over the street Link to post Share on other sites
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