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Nimbostratus clouds behind Bangkok's prolonged rain without thunder
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Prolonged rain lasting through the day and night has contributed to flooding across nearly all parts of Bangkok, prompting questions over why the rain can continue for so long without thunder.
Key facts
- Dr Buncha Thanaboonsombat, director of the Materials Technology Knowledge Dissemination Division at the National Metal and Materials Technology Centre (MTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), has
- Buncha, who received the Science Communicator of the Year award in 2026 and founded Thailand's Cloud Lovers Club, explained that nimbostratus clouds have several distinctive characteristics.
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Summary
Dr Buncha Thanaboonsombat, director of the Materials Technology Knowledge Dissemination Division at the National Metal and Materials Technology Centre (MTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), has explained that the phenomenon is linked to nimbostratus clouds within a low-pressure area.
Buncha, who received the Science Communicator of the Year award in 2026 and founded Thailand's Cloud Lovers Club, explained that nimbostratus clouds have several distinctive characteristics.