Unusually high air pollution reading in Chiang Mai’s Chiang Dao district caused by damaged sensor

Smoke haze in Thailand
Haze pollution in Thailand. Photo: Youtube.

A malfunctioning air pollution sensor has produced a false reading of PM2.5 dust levels in the atmosphere of Chiang Dao district of Thailand’s northern province [Read More…]

PM2.5 dust: Farmers to be told to stop burning farm waste or face legal action

Field near the Bangkok-Khon Kaen road in Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Field near the Bangkok-Khon Kaen road in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Photo: Dr Helena Shaverdo, Vienna.

All provincial governors in Thailand have been told to stop the burning of agricultural waste in their provinces. The burning is being blamed for the [Read More…]