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Suriya warns farm burners of legal action, aid ban
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Agriculture Minister Suriya says illegal burning in farm areas will face strict legal action as Thailand steps up efforts to curb PM2.5 and hotspot-linked haze.
Northern wildfire surge pushes Thailand hotspots to 2026 high
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
VIIRS data recorded 64,689 hotspots from April 1-16, with fires concentrated in forest zones as heat, haze and land clearing intensified across the North.
Northern, northeastern Thailand choke on PM2.5 as 40 provinces exceed safety limit
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
PM2.5 levels exceeded the safety standard in 40 provinces on April 17, while Thailand recorded 4,656 hotspots, with the North and Northeast worst hit.
Northern hotspots top 2,100 as PM2.5 exceeds limits in every province
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
More than 2,100 hotspots were detected across 17 northern provinces on April 16, as PM2.5 levels remained above safety standards throughout the region.
Northern Thailand chokes under severe PM2.5 as hotspots persist
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026
PM2.5 levels remained dangerously high across many northern provinces on April 2, with officials warning that weaker air ventilation could worsen the situation in the coming days.
Chiang Mai haze crisis doubles patient numbers as PM2.5 takes a heavier toll
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Chiang Mai PM2.5 pollution has driven a sharp rise in patients with nosebleeds, eye irritation, allergies and breathing problems, doctors say
Chiang Mai records 83 hotspots as haze persists; Doi Tao remains most concerning
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026
Chiang Mai authorities reported 83 hotspots on April 1, 2026, led by Doi Tao district, as wildfire haze persists. The Meteorological Department forecast hot to very hot weather with possible storms and urged health precautions.
Thailand to use ASEAN channel to press neighbours to curb burning
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
The Pollution Control Department will use ASEAN and direct diplomatic channels to push Myanmar and Laos to cut hotspots as northern Thailand faces worsening haze.
Northern Thailand braces for PM2.5 surge as hotspots intensify
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
PM2.5 levels forecast to rise across northern Thailand through April 5 as hotspots increase, with Chiang Mai among hardest-hit areas
Chiang Mai haze worsens as hotspot count jumps to 136
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Chiang Mai’s wildfire and haze crisis intensified early on March 28, with 136 hotspots detected, no rain forecast and temperatures expected to reach 39C.