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 — 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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CHIANG RAI - Health Ministry data lists Chiang Rai as among the top 10 provinces with the highest PM2.5 dust pollution. Health Department data shows it in the top 9 with red-level air. So, this goes beyond hazy views.

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