Rainmaking Story

“Royal Rainmaking Technology” has been an excellent invention broadly recognized among scientists and organizations on weather modification in international and global levels. Many international organizations granted the best awards, certificates, and honors to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej for his remarkable talent and intellectual. An award which Thai people are most proud of is the UNDP Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award that Mr. Kofi Annan, the 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations, presented to His Majesty on 26th May 2006. His Majesty is the first person UN granted this award to in order to glorify him for his wisdom and all activities on developing quality of life and well-being of Thai people throughout his reign.

General Information

It has been aware that climate change has increasingly impact on the extreme temperature on the earth and causes more high-weather events, such as drought, heavy rains and storms. This advent of the affect brings eventually about the water security issue that is becoming the problem for consumption and agricultural sectors.

LECTURERS

Prof. Dr. Masataka Murakami

Designated Professor

Dr. Thara Prabhakaran

Scientist

Dr. Lou Xiao Feng

Research scientist

Dr. Yan Yin

Professor

Prof. Guo, X.L.

Professor

Wathana Sukarnjanaset

Expert on Weather Modification Techniques and Information Technology System

Chanti Detyothin

Expert on Atmospheric Research and Development

Thitikorn Chanyatham

Director of Rainmaking Technology Research and Development Subdivision

Tanthai Polharn

Director of Hua Hin Royal Rainmaking Center

Sarawut Arthayakun

Scientist

Piyamarn Sisomphon

Head of Hydro-Informatics Modeling System Section, Hydro - Informatics Institute (HII)

Alisa Jaiyu

Senior Researcher, Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)

About Thailand

Thailand is a wondrous kingdom, featuring Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife, and spectacular islands. Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes delectable Thai food and massage, Thailand features a modern capital city, a pastoral countryside, and friendly people who epitomize Thailand’s “land of smiles” reputation.

By Tourism Authority of Thailand