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Northern Thailand Trapped Under Dangerous Toxic Haze for 22 Straight Days

CHIANG RAI - The picturesque landscapes of Northern Thailand are currently hidden behind a thick, gray veil of toxic air. For over three weeks, residents in four major provinces have been breathing air that officials classify as "dark red"—the most…

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Northern Thailand’s Wildfire Crisis Shows Progress Amid Regional Surges

CHIANG RAI - Northern Thailand’s ongoing struggle with seasonal wildfires and the resulting "death smog" has reached a critical turning point this year.

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Northern Thailand Temperature Expected to Exceed 42°C

CHIANG RAI - Northern Thailand is currently facing a dual weather crisis, as a massive heatwave and a thick smog blanket. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued an urgent warning today, advising citizens that temperatures are set to soar to…

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Chiang Rai Tightens Wildfire and PM2.5 Controls, Extends Burning Ban

CHIANG RAI - The Governor of Chiang Rai, Chucheep Phongchai, has stepped up action on wildfire and toxic haze, with a strict no-burn order in place until May 10.

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Chiang Rai and Myanmar Join Forces to Reduce Transboundary Haze

CHIANG RAI - On Wednesday, the Provincial Administration and Mae Sai District teamed up with Myanmar to step up cross-border teamwork to address forest fires and transboundary haze.

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Northern Thailand Residents Push for Faster Action on PM2.5 and Haze Controls

CHIANG MAI - A group of residents who previously took the Thai government to the Administrative Court over air pollution has returned to Chiang Mai Provincial Hall, calling for faster action on PM2.5 and smoke haze controls in the North.

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