Chiang Mai tops global pollution rankings as smog from forest fires pushes PM2.5 to hazardous levels

Chiang Mai Haze Crisis Deepens As Hotspots Jump To 136

Chiang Mai woke to another severe haze day on March 28, 2026, after the province reported 136 hotspots in early satellite data. Later real-time updates put the count even higher, with some reports reaching 158 by later in the day. Hot weather, dry vegetation, and no rain are feeding the smoke. At the same time, […] The post Chiang Mai Haze Crisis Deepens as Hotspots Jump to 136 first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

Chiang Mai tops global pollution rankings as smog from forest fires pushes PM2.5 to hazardous levels

Thick smog blankets Chiang Mai on March 27 as forest fire hotspots across the province drive PM2.5 levels to dangerous peaks, forcing residents and tourists to wear masks amid severe air pollution. CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Northern Thailand’s tourist hub of Chiang Mai topped global air pollution charts on Friday morning, as thick smog from illegal forest fires blanketed the city. Tourists at the Doi Suthep viewpoint reported being unable to see th…