Fire fighting helicopter tackles Thailand blazes

Female captain spearheads helicopter firefighting missions in northern Thailand as smog crisis worsens

CHIANG MAI, March 27 — A bright orange helicopter races over the jungle to dump water on a raging wildfire that is adding to the air pollution choking Thailand’s northern tourist hub of Chiang Mai. Chutaphorn Phuangchingngam, the only female captain in Thailand’s national disaster prevention team, draws on two decades of flying to steer the Russian-made chopper through the thick smoke. Forest fires are burning in several areas of northern Thaila…

Fire fighting helicopter tackles Thailand blazes

A bright orange helicopter races over the jungle to dump water on a raging wildfire that is adding to the air pollution choking Thailand's northern tourist hub of Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai ranked the most polluted city in the world on Saturday

The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai was ranked as the most polluted in the world on Saturday, according to air-quality monitoring website IQAir.

Thailand faces critical air pollution levels in 51 provinces

Thailand faces critical air pollution levels in 51 provincesLegacyAir pollution levels in Thailand reached critical levels with PM2.5 dust particles exceeding safety standards in 51 provinces. The Air Pollution Solution Communication Centre reported that the northern and northeastern regions were severely affected, prompting a 60-day alert to manage forest fires and heightened heat spots in five key provinces. Across Thailand, PM2.5 levels surpa…

Thailand ramps up efforts to tackle wildfires, air pollution

BANGKOK, March 28 — Thailand is ramping up efforts to combat wildfires in the northern provinces as part of a broader push to curb hazardous PM2.5 air pollution. Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Phonphonklang said the government, in collaboration with all relevant agencies, is working continuously to address forest fires. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation has been especially active in monitoring and controlli…

March 28, 2025 The North is still facing a serious problem of 'toxic dust' or 'PM2.5'. Part of the cause is the terrain that is a plain in a valley surrounded by mountains. It looks like a pan, so there is more accumulation of smog than plains where air can circulate easily. In addition, the wind blows from the east of the mountain range into the city, especially Chiang Mai. Recently, the famous page 'Drama-addict' with over 3 million followers …