The Chiang Mai residents are protesting against the unbearable situation caused by the high levels of dust. The 1st Chiang Mai Health Centre reports that the air quality is hazardous for health due to the high concentration of PM2.5 dust, ranging from 90.8 to 352.7 µg/m³. The situation also affects other provinces, including Lampang, Chiang Rai, Nan, Mae Hong Son, Lamphun, Phayao, and Phrae. There were 1,184 hotspots or hotpoints caused by forest fires, affecting various districts. The Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit in Chiang Mai is operating to mitigate the haze and forest fires’ effects using two CASA aircraft. The Command Center for Prevention and Solution of Forest Fire Haze Problems reports the detection of 229 hotspots in different areas. On the other hand, the people of Chiang Mai and the Chiang Mai Breath Council gathered at the Tha Phae Gate courtyard to protest and call for serious problem-solving. The cause of the crisis is mainly due to the large number of forest fires and burning in open spaces.
The unbearable Chiang Mai residents gathered to protest at the Tha Phae Gate courtyard. The dust still rises to 700 micrograms.
On March 27, reporters reported that The situation of small dust in the area continues to be more serious. The 1st Chiang Mai Health Center reports on the situation of dust, smoke from Air4thai daily that the overall air quality is at a level that begins to affect health to have an impact on health, with a 24-hour average of PM2.5 dust between 90.8 and 352.7 m. kg./m3
The air quality is beginning to have an impact on health, namely Lampang and having an impact on health, namely Chiang Rai (352.7), Nan (236.5), Mae Hong Son (227.0), Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Phayao, Phrae.
While 1,184 hot spots or hotspots occurred (Chiang Rai 338 points, Chiang Mai 257 points, Mae Hong Son 558 points and Lamphun 31 points).
Dimension PM2.5 dust situation in Chiang Mai Hourly average at 8:00 a.m. The whole picture of Chiang Mai This morning, No. 1 is located in Ping Khong Sub-district, Chiang Dao District, with the amount of fine dust, less than 2.5 microns, as high as 668 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), hazardous air quality. affecting the health of all groups of people All kinds of outdoor activities should be suspended.
The area of the Mueang Chiang Mai District. No. 1 at Suan Dok Community, Suthep Subdistrict There is a small amount of dust less than 2.5 microns, up to 229 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). The air quality is extremely poor. people in all areas Outdoor activities should be suspended. Close the doors and windows of the house completely. Avoid exercise or outdoor activities. And all groups of people should wear masks that protect against small dust as standard, such as N95, N94, R95, P2 and KN95 masks.
On the other hand, the Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit in Chiang Mai still operates to mitigate the haze and forest fire problems. and help agricultural areas by using 2 CASA agricultural aircraft in the target area Forest area, Muang Pan District, Lampang Province – Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province Forest area Muang District – Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province Forest Area Sam Ngao District, Tak Province Li District Junction, Lamphun Province Forest Area Mae Sariang District, Mae Hong Son Province Junction Hod District, Chiang Mai Province Agricultural Area Wang Nuea District, Chiang Rai Province .Lampang and agricultural areas, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province
Command Center for the Prevention and Solution of Forest Fire Haze Problems and small dust or PM2.5 in Chiang Mai The report found 229 hotspots in the morning, 43 in Chiang Dao, 20 in Fang, 16 in Chai Prakan, 16 in Mae Taeng, 15 in Phrao, 15 in Samoeng, 9 in Wiang Haeng, 8 in Hang Dong, 4 in San Kamphaeng, and 3 in Chom Thong. hot 3 points
Doi Saket, Mae On, Doi Lo, Mae Chaem and San Sai, 1 point each in Mae Taeng National Forest 19 points, Mae Ai 14 points, Mae Wang 9 points, Mae On 5 points, San Sai 4 points, Chiang Dao 4 points, San Kamphaeng 3 points, Fang 3 points, Chai Prakan 3 points, Samoeng 2 points, 2 Galyani Vadhana points, Mae Chaem 1 point, 1 hot point in the Mae Ai Sor Por Area, 1 point, and Mae Chaem 1 point. Accumulated from January 1, 2023 to the present, a total of 4,985 points.
Most recently, the same evening at 5:00 p.m. at the Tha Phae Gate courtyard. Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Breath Council and the people of Chiang Mai come out to show strength Raise your voice to those responsible for solving the problem of fine dust. for all citizens as well as tourists being aware of the crisis and serious problem solving both during the crisis and during the problem to find a solution to the point Especially the cause of the fire from a large number of burning both in the forest and in various open spaces.
The situation in Chiang Mai regarding small dust and haze seems to be getting worse. The air quality has reached a hazardous level, and it is beginning to affect people’s health, especially in Lampang and Chiang Rai. The Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit is working tirelessly to tackle the issue, but the cause of the fires needs to be addressed to find a long-term solution. The recent protests at the Tha Phae Gate courtyard show that the residents of Chiang Mai are fed up with the situation and demand serious measures to be taken. It is crucial to act now and prevent this crisis from worsening further in the future.