Forest Fires Blanket Chiang Mai with Air Pollution

CHIANG MAI — Air quality in Chiang Mai province has deteriorated sharply, with thick haze blanketing the city as forest fires surge across much of the upper North, pushing pollution levels to among the worst in the world. Pollution Control Department Warns of Rising PM2.5 Until Mid-January Satellite data on Thursday morning detected 235 hotspots […]

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Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Thailand, PM2.5 Levels Surge Beyond Safety Threshold

MAE HONG SON – Forest fires, suspected to have been caused by human activity, are burning uncontrollably across the provinces of Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son, driving PM2.5 levels well beyond the 37.5-micron safety standard, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported. Loei Battles Wildfires and PM2.5: 33 People Arrested, Fined […]

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Forest Fire Near Pattaya Threatens Homes, Brought Under Control by Firefighters

Pattaya, Thailand – A forest fire broke out near Pattaya yesterday afternoon, posing a significant threat to nearby homes before firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control. The incident occurred in the Soi Boon Samphan 14 area, prompting a swift response from local emergency teams. Major Forest Fire Outside of Pattaya Fully Contained, Leaving Significant […]

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Major Forest Fire Outside of Pattaya Fully Contained, Leaving Significant Damage

A wildfire that broke out near a monastery in Banglamung district of Chonburi on January 15th, 2025, has been extinguished, leaving significant forest damage. Wildfires raging in Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima Thai government Intensifies Fight Against Northern Forest Fires As of 11:00 AM on January 16th, local reporters revisited the incident scene […]

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