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Air quality deteriorating in Thailand’s northern, north-eastern regions
21 Sept 03:54 Key points summarised by AI
- Air quality in Thailand's northern and north-eastern regions, including Chiang Mai, is deteriorating to unhealthy levels due to a surge in forest fires within Thailand and Myanmar.
- GISTDA satellite images revealed 1,060 hot spots in Thailand yesterday, a significant increase from the previous day, with 110 in Chiang Mai alone.
- Thousands of additional hot spots in neighboring Myanmar, Lao PDR, and Cambodia contribute to Thailand's worsening PM2.5 dust levels as winds carry particles across borders.
- The primary causes of these fires include farmers burning waste and villagers setting fires for hunting, collecting forest produce, or clearing land ahead of the upcoming rainy season.
