This is the moment a poweful dust devil tornado ripped through a patio while a group of friends were having a drinking party.

Footage shows the twister blowing towards the locals as they enjoyed drinks outdoors in Bueng Kan province, Thailand, on February 28.

The dust devil rapidly dissipated after hitting the table, with no property damage caused.

Dust devil tornadoes are types of whirlwinds that form when the sun heats a patch of land and the air above becomes warmer and rises quickly.

Cooler air then moves into the low-pressure gap left by the rising warm air. The new drafts of cooler air also heat up and rise and the cycle continues, picking up dust and debris and making the spiral visible.

They are not as dangerous as supercell tornadoes, which can cause severe damage.