Mae Hong Son eyes rainy season revival

2024-03-27T00:01+0100BangkokPost (en)

With tourism bookings plunging in Mae Hong Son amidst heavy smog and flight cancellations, the province is hoping to revive the market during the rainy season, with higher expenditure to compensate for losses during the hot season. Phanuwat Khatnak, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand 's....

Climate crisis everywhere, all at once: Record-breaking temperature in 10 countries across 4 continents

2024-03-20T06:19+0100downtoearth (en)

Almost every day over the last nine months, Indonesia has broken national records. The record-breaking temperatures continued on March 19, 2024, when many stations reported their warmest March night on record. At the same time, temperature in Putussibau, one of the towns in West Kalimantan Province, surpassed its previous March heat record.

Smokin’ setback: Forest fires force Bangkok Airways flight cancellations

2024-03-19T05:24+0100phuketgazette (en)

The concentration of dust particles smaller than 2.5 microns was measured at 294 microgrammes per cubic metre, exceeding the standard value by seven times. This marked the highest recorded amount among the northern provinces of Thailand . A firefighting team from the southern province of Nakhon Si....

Travel chaos as flights cancelled amidst Mae Hong Son forest fires

2024-03-19T05:05+0100pattayamail (en)

Thick smoke fills the sky as forest fires rage on in Mueang Mae Hong Son District. With 277 hotspots and 110 fire locations identified, the situation remains critical. PM2.5 levels soar seven times above safety standards, posing a significant health hazard to residents.

Forest fires in northern Thailand increase dangerous PM2.5 levels

2024-03-19T04:37+0100phuketgazette (en)

in the northern provinces of Thailand have sparked an increase in atmospheric PM2.5 levels, leading to a stern warning from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation . The department stated yesterday that severe legal consequences will be faced by those who illicitly ignite fires in forest lands.

Cambodia rescues 19 Thai people from scam gang

2024-03-18T03:46+0100vietnamplus-en (en)

Bangkok (VNA) Cambodia n authorities rescued 19 citizens of Thailand from a call scam gang in Oddar Meanchey on March 16, according to the Suranaree Task Force of Major General Nat Sri-in, commander of the Suranaree Task Force, said on March 17 that about 30 Cambodian officials launched the rescue....

Thailand may ban maize imports from countries not controlling forest fires

2024-03-16T16:19+0100thaipbs (en)

Thailand may have to take tough action and ban the import of maize from neighbouring countries next year, if they refuse to control the burning of farm waste and forests, contributing to transboundary air pollution, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today, during his tour to observe the haze problem.

Srettha Leads Charge Against PM2.5 and Forest Fires in Northern Thailand: A Vision for Clearer Skies

2024-03-16T10:23+0100thai-news (en)

In the serene yet ever-busy realm of Northern Thailand , a silent nemesis lurks in the air – PM2.5. These minuscule assassins, unseen to the naked eye, measure a mere 2.5 micrometres in diameter. Their size, deceptively small, belies their hazardous potential.

Thailand intensifies fight against northern forest fires

2024-03-11T19:12+0100pattayamail (en)

A key strategy involves the reassignment of forces and the introduction of a “forest closure” policy, effectively banning entry into critical forested regions to prevent fires. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan delivered a stern warning, declaring that those....

Thailand toughens measures to combat northern forest fires

2024-03-11T15:27+0100myanmarnews (en)

BANGKOK, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Thailand is toughening up measures to combat forest fires, including a ban on unauthorized access to conserved areas, as unhealthy levels of airborne dust continued to plague most northern provinces on Monday. Increased surveillance and patrols on protected forest areas....

Thailand toughens measures to combat northern forest fires

2024-03-11T14:34+0100english-news-cn (en)

BANGKOK, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Thailand is toughening up measures to combat forest fires, including a ban on unauthorized access to conserved areas, as unhealthy levels of airborne dust continued to plague most northern provinces on Monday. Increased surveillance and patrols on protected forest areas....

Thailand toughens measures to combat northern forest fires

2024-03-11T14:32+0100xinhuanet-english (en)

BANGKOK, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Thailand is toughening up measures to combat forest fires, including a ban on unauthorized access to conserved areas, as unhealthy levels of airborne dust continued to plague most northern provinces on Monday. Increased surveillance and patrols on protected forest areas....

Thailand toughens measures to combat northern forest fires

2024-03-11T14:09+0100china.org.cn (en)

BANGKOK, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Thailand is toughening up measures to combat forest fires, including a ban on unauthorized access to conserved areas, as unhealthy levels of airborne dust continued to plague most northern provinces on Monday. Increased surveillance and patrols on protected forest areas....

Thailand toughens measures to combat northern forest fires

2024-03-11T14:08+0100wn (en)

BANGKOK, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Thailand is toughening up measures to combat forest fires, including a ban on unauthorized access to conserved areas, as unhealthy levels of airborne dust continued to plague most northern provinces on Monday. Increased surveillance and patrols on protected forest areas....

Chiang Mai Leads 48 Thai Provinces into Hazardous Air Quality Crisis Amid Forest Fires

2024-03-11T05:57+0100thai-news (en)

Welcome to the enchanting but recently troubled lands of northern Thailand , where the beauty of Chiang Mai’s luscious forests was slightly dimmed by an unwelcome visitor on a serene Sunday. A forest fire, captured by the keen lens of Panumet Tanraksa, heralded the onset of an environmental episode....

News2 hours ago Northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai Struggles to Combat Wildfires

2024-03-11T02:58+0100chiangraitimes (en)

The governor of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand is offering a 10,000-baht reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of someone who sets fire to forested regions. Chiang Mai’s Governor Nirat Sitthithaworn said on Sunday that the prize was a bid to manage smog in March, when....

Bt10,000 reward offered per arrest of forest fire starters in Chiang Mai

2024-03-10T12:28+0100thaipbs (en)

The Chiang Mai provincial administration is offering a reward of Bt10,000 for the arrest of the person or people who started forest fires, as the PM2.5 dust problem in 17 northern provinces, mainly caused by human-initiated forest fires, steadily increases.

Symmetry, Vol. 16, Pages 331: The Simultaneous Confidence Interval for the Ratios of the Coefficients of Variation of Multiple Inverse Gaussian Distributions and Its Application to PM2.5 Data

2024-03-08T16:50+0100mdpi (en)

Due to slash/burn agricultural activity and frequent forest fires, P M 2 5 has become a significant air pollution problem in Thailand , especially in the north and north east regions. Since its dispersion differs both spatially and temporally, estimating P M 2 5 concentrations discretely by area, for....

Chiang Mai residents warned to avoid outdoor activities and wear PM2.5 protective gear

2024-03-07T19:54+0100pattayamail (en)

The Environmental and Pollution Control Office issued a statement advising residents of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, and Mae Hong Son to avoid outdoor activities and wear PM2.5 protective gear. Chiang Mai continues to experience forest fires, with 328 hotspots detected throughout Wednesday (March 6) while at 7 p.

Thailand: 10 million people to suffer from pollution-related diseases by 2023 | BBC News

2024-03-07T07:38+0100exbulletin (en)

More than 10 million people in Thailand sought treatment for air pollution-related illnesses in 2023, officials said. The data, released by the National Council for Economic and Social Development, comes as air quality in Thailand continues to deteriorate.

Chiang Mai now world’s third most polluted city

2024-03-07T07:29+0100phuketgazette (en)

ranks as the third most polluted city globally amid a severe air quality crisis in northern Thailand , with particulate matter (PM)2.5 levels surging due to widespread forest fires. The situation, which peaked today, March 7, has triggered health concerns and advisories. Northern Thailand is grappling with a significant air pollution crisis .

Thailand's Pollution Crisis: 10 Million seek treatment for related illnesses in 2023

2024-03-06T14:51+0100bolnews (en)

The country’s air quality is worsening due to widespread farm burning and forest fires, especially in the north. The NESDC calls for Thailand to prioritize the impact of PM2.5 on public health. Northern cities like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Lampang are among the world’s most polluted.

Over 10 million Thais suffered illnesses linked to toxic air in 2023

2024-03-06T11:10+0100phuketgazette (en)

for illnesses connected to toxic air in 2023, as disclosed by authorities. The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) disclosed this data amidst a toxic air pollution crisis in Thailand . The root of this crisis lies in widespread farm burning and forest fires, particularly rampant....

10 million Thais sought treatment for pollution-related illnesses in 2023

2024-03-06T11:05+0100saudigazette (en)

BANGKOK — More than 10 million Thais sought treatment for illnesses linked to air pollution in 2023, authorities said. The data from the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) come as Thailand 's air quality is worsening. Widespread farm burning and forest fires, notably in the....

News2 hours ago Firefighters Struggling to Contain Wildfires in Chiang Mai

2024-03-03T23:47+0100chiangraitimes (en)

On Sunday, national park officials continued to combat what appeared to be never-ending forest fires in Chiang Mai’s lower districts, blaming local villagers for setting fires because they mistakenly believed they were beneficial to vegetation. Park personnel from the 16th protected area....