Rain in Bangkok

Rain, something that is commonly seen back home. However, its really a rare sight here. According to the locals, rain is rare and even when it does, it slightly more then a drizzle. So I was rather surprised to see the car-park at my apartment wet from the rain last night (I did not even know that it rained) and there was a large pool of rain water.

Did not really give it much thought as I was preoccupied with something else. When it was time to go home, I saw that it might rain again. The night sky was flashing with lightning and air was unusually cool (trust me, it is really really warm here) as I walked back home from office. I suddenly found that I was walking a lot slower then usual, taking my time strolling. Something that thats not really very practical here as it warm, noisy and dusty along the way home. It was then I realised what was on my mind. What are the chances of getting struck by lightning walking in a city? I know that its a silly question as the probability is damn near zero as you're surrounded by tall buildings and infrastructures probably equipped with lightning rods and stuff. But somehow, as usual, I found myself hoping and waiting for something near impossible again ...