Northern Thailand choked by pollution from over 2,000 forest fires yesterday

11 Sept 18:03 Key points summarised by AI

Over 2,100 forest fires erupted across 17 northern Thai provinces, blanketing the region in hazardous smog on April 16.
The majority of these intense blazes were concentrated within protected conservation and national forest reserve lands.
Air quality plummeted to unhealthy levels across all affected provinces, with critical PM2.5 concentrations in areas like Chiang Rai, prompting health warnings.

Torrential downpours forecast nationwide

18 Oct 12:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Meteorological Department issued its first severe weather warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall from October 18-25.
The warning covers potential flash floods, forest runoffs, and landslides across southern, eastern, northeastern, and central regions, including greater Bangkok.
The severe weather will unfold in two distinct phases, intensifying and expanding its footprint across various parts of the country.
Authorities urge communities in vulnerable areas to remain on high alert, with disaster response agencies placed on standby to assist residents.