The north of Thailand is again affected by smog from forest fires in Myanmar. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) will ask the Myanmar government for help in combating the smog because the forest fires are frequent in Myanmar. The wildfires are difficult to fight due to the mountainous terrain.
Are there any readers currently residing in Chiang Mai? How is the smog at the moment, is it better than previous years?
The residents of the Muang district in Lampang province have been advised to wear a face mask to protect themselves against the annual smog nuisance. This is caused by the forest fires at Doi Phra Bath.
The smog nuisance in the north of Thailand is expected to be less serious this year than in previous years thanks to the weather conditions that are more favorable, namely not too dry and less foggy.
Fire and smog control in Chang Mai
A new center has been opened in Chiang Mai to fight fires and smog development from there. The center aims to tackle the forest fires and fires in the natural parks. In addition, the center wants cooperation at various levels and stakeholders, such as villages, districts and the province.
Reader question: In which months is there smog in Chiang Mai?
I intend to fly to Thailand in mid-February. Now I want to travel north (towards Chiang Mai and Pai) in the week of February 20th. I would prefer to visit these cities and surrounding areas without being in the smog of the farmers.
We had plans to stay in the Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai area from April 26 to May 2, but we are concerned about the smog stories circulating there. Can you reassure us or suggest an active or cultural alternative for this period? So we haven't booked anything there yet.
Northern Thailand is again struggling with smog
Just like in previous years, the North of Thailand has to deal with smog again. In four provinces, the concentration of particulate matter has risen far above the safety level for humans and animals. In short, a danger to the health of the residents.
Reader question: How is the situation in South Thailand with the smog from Indonesia?
We (4 adults) are going to have a 2-week cycling holiday in Thailand at the beginning of January, starting in Bangkok. There are quite a few reports on the internet about the smoke nuisance in the south as a result of the many forest fires from Indonesia. Because we prefer to cycle to the south (to Phuket), we are very curious about the current situation with regard to the smoke nuisance.
50 flights in southern Thailand canceled due to smog
On Thursday, fifty flights were canceled at the airports of Hat Yai, Trang, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Koh Samui due to poor visibility due to smog from Indonesia.
News from Thailand – Monday, April 6, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Article 44: Explanation to the international community is desirable
– Landless farmers receive land on loan from the government
– Smog in the North increased due to Myanmar forest fires
– American woman (29) damages 13 vehicles in Pattaya
– Murdered Russian (34) found in condo Pattaya
News from Thailand – Sunday, March 22, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Severe smog North by burning 5.000.000 rai
– Nattatida wanted to prevent Bangkok bombings says lawyer
– Hunt for taxi driver in Bangkok who puts family out of taxi on highway
– British tourist (22) kills himself at Phuket shooting range
– Teacher abuses four boys during school trip
Hundreds of people living near the burning landfill in Samut Prakan refuse to leave their homes, a concern for the Ministry of Health. The concentration of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter in the smog is far above the safety level and is harmful to health.
News from Thailand – June 21, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Fewer passengers on Suvarnabhumi, but congestion remains
• Asbestos ban is questionable
• US: Thailand lax in combating human trafficking
News from Thailand – March 30, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Police Chief Nitinart: Fire in refugee camp has been lit
• Archaeologists enthusiastic about finding Vishnu statue in Sithep
• 8.000 inhabitants of the province of Nan fell ill due to smog
Much of northern Thailand is covered in a thick layer of smog, caused by hundreds of fires in Thailand and Myanmar. The smoke has spread over the high and low north and the north of the central provinces.