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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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Health Warnings Issued in Chiang Rai as PM2.5 Air Quality Hits Critical Levels

CHIANG RAI — The air in Northern Thailand has reached a breaking point. For weeks, residents across the region have been living under a thick, acrid veil of smog that has turned the picturesque mountains into ghostly silhouettes.

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Air Quality Update for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, March 29, 2026

CHIANG RAI - People across northern Thailand woke up Sunday to another morning of dense, smoky air. As the annual burning season peaks in late March 2026, PM2.5 levels have climbed into unhealthy ranges in both Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

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Residents Protest Over Toxic PM2.5 Pollution in Chiang Mai, Thailand

CHIANG MAI - People in Chiang Mai say they've had enough. As thick haze continues to cover the city, locals have started holding signs at major tourist spots to demand clean air and real action on PM2.5 pollution.

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