Thailands Volcanic Activity

    In Thailand there are no active volcanoes, however, due to its close proximity to the ring of fire the country is at risk for volcanic aftermath mostly from Indonesian volcanoes. In 2018 volcano Anak Krakatoa of Indonesia erupted several times in one day leaving ash and other debris pollute the air for days to come, and eventually drift to cover the country of Thailand.  Another Indonesian volcano that affects Thailand is Mount Merapi, which is know to leave bits of ash falling onto Thailand as its activity continues. While Mount Merapi covers the country in smoke and ash, Anak Krakatoa did more than just pollute the air, but cause tsunamis killing hundreds of Thai citizens. This is because formation of the volcano itself(a caldera volcano); when it formed there was a massive displacement of water due to the magma chambers collapse. This created waves many meters high to begin crashing into the south coast of Thailand destroying most things its path. While it is possible for other countries volcanic activity to affect Thailand, it has been frequently seen through history the connection volcanoes in Indonesia have with tsunamis, flooding, and earthquakes in Thailand. 

Here is an image explaining the collapse of Anak Krakatoa, it can also help explain why the sudden displacement was enough to cause a tsunami all the way in Thailand. 

    Although there is no threat of lava or magma erupting into Thailands sky, it is important for citizens of Thailand to stay ready in case after effects of a nearby volcano(or the ring of fire). Knowing the signs of a volcanic eruption such as earthquakes and magma movement, can help people prepare for incoming tsunamis, catastrophic earthquakes, and much more. 

Here is another image to help see the activity near the Thailand area, as you can see it is most on the Ring of fire. 

References:

Frequent Thailand Disasters

Off the Coast 

Off the Coast pt 2

Tsunamis and Volcanoes