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Chiang Mai prepares for PM2.5 'disaster areas'
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 11/04/2024
» Chiang Mai will declare a disaster relief area for emergency assistance if any area experiences a PM2.5 dust pollution crisis of Level 2 or higher, according to provincial governor Nirat Phongsitthithawon.
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.
Chiang Mai tourism hit by smog
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/04/2023
» Severe haze pollution has not only posed a health hazard to residents in Chiang Mai, but also dealt a blow to its tourism.
Asean to tackle haze crisis
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/03/2023
» The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in the region.
Chiang Mai air still the worst
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2023
» Chiang Mai was again listed on Wednesday as the city with the worst air pollution in the world, according to pollution monitoring website IQAir.
Chiang Mai air 'world's worst'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2023
» Chiang Mai continues to suffer from unhealthy levels of air pollution as authorities try to find solutions.
Wildfire hotspots set daily record
News, Panumate Tanraksa and Apinya Wipatayotn, Published on 02/03/2023
» A total of 3,768 potential wildfire hotspots were detected across the country in one day, marking a new record for 2023, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Air quality remains low across North
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 13/02/2023
» The air quality in Chiang Mai remains low, especially in Chiang Dao and Hot districts, where forest fires have been reported.
Haze returns with a vengeance
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2023
» Haze pollution forced several schools in Bangkok to close on Friday as the Public Health Ministry reported more than 370,000 patients had suffered from illnesses caused by inhaling ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.5).