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Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses -- including respiratory, cardiovascular and skin conditions -- more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Arsenic, lead in Kok River causes alarm
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai residents have been warned after high lead and arsenic contaminants were found in the Kok River.
Spate of uni deaths raises PM2.5 fears
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 06/04/2024
» The recent death of an academic in Chiang Mai from lung cancer has heightened concerns about PM2.5 pollution in the northern province, which has consistently ranked one of the world's most air-polluted areas.
Haze won't budge from Chiang Mai
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 31/03/2024
» Sunday morning, the northern province of Chiang Mai was blanketed with a thick haze, with a pollution level over 20 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) considers safe.
Rain fails to douse blazes in Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 27/03/2024
» Many areas in the North are facing a new wave of air pollution as wildfires continue to be detected despite continuing downpours.
Smog crisis in North refuses to diminish
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 20/03/2024
» The air pollution crisis in the North showed little sign of improving yesterday, with Chiang Mai still ranking among the top five cities in the world with the worst pollution levels.
Narit, TAT to jointly promote stargazing locations
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/08/2023
» The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) has joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote "astronomical tourism", with 18 stargazing locations designated as dark sky reserves this year.