Chiang Mai’s Air Pollution Rises to Alarming Level

Satellite image of Southeast Asian haze
Satellite image of Southeast Asian haze. Photo: NASA image by Adam Voiland (NASA Earth Observatory) and Jeff Schmaltz (LANCE MODIS Rapid Response).

CHIANG MAI, March 31 (TNA) – The PM 2.5 particulate matter level surpassed 800 microgrammes per cubic meter in Chiang Mai’s Chiang Dao district at [Read More…]

Thailand seeks cooperation from neighbours to address cross border pollution

Smoke coming off from several wildfires in the mountains of northern Thailand
Smoke coming off from several wildfires in the mountains of northern Thailand. Photo: Takeaway.

Thailand is seeking cooperation from neighbouring countries to address cross-border air pollution, which is seriously impacting the northern provinces of Thailand. Excessive PM2.5 dust in [Read More…]

Hundreds of Bangkok residents seek treatment due to heavy air pollution

Bangkok skyline and the MahaNakhon Tower, tallest building in Thailand
Bangkok skyline and the MahaNakhon Tower, tallest building in Thailand. Photo: Peggy Marco (PIxabay).

BANGKOK, March 14 (TNA) – Almost 900 patients have sought medical care at six air pollution clinics since October last year, said Bangkok Metropolitan Administration [Read More…]