CHIANG MAI - On April 1, 2026, local authorities in Chiang Mai, Thailand, declared a dual environmental and weather emergency as satellite systems detected 83 new wildfire hotspots across the province, all while a blistering 38-degree Celsius…

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CHIANG RAI — The Meteorological Department has issued urgent warnings for Northern Thailand on Monday, April 20, 2026, as at least 28 provinces struggled with dangerous levels of PM2.5 dust and temperatures peaked at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F).

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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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