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Smoke from Indonesian forest fires affecting southern Thailand

Itiporn  Lakarnchua

 

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SONGKHLA, 17th August 2018 (NNT) – Smoke from forest fires in Indonesia has begun to affect areas of Thailand’s southern region, including Hat Yai district of Songkla, where particulate levels are now detrimental to health. 

Smoke from Indonesian forest fires has shrouded much of Songkla province extending out to sea, impacting on visibility for boat operators. Songkla Fisheries Association Head, Suradech Nilubon has issued a warning to all commercial boats to proceed with caution at this time, emphasizing that boats returning to dock at night should use their spotlights to avoid accidents, while those at sea at night must keep warning lights on. 

The sky over Yala province has been similarly affected by the smoke but particulate matter in the air has yet to reach dangerous levels. Children, pregnant women, senior citizens and those with respiratory and heart conditions have however been advised to wear face masks and to avoid outdoor activity for the time being. Commuters have been warned over reduced visibility when driving. 

 

 
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Thailand and other countries affected by smoke should be fining Indonesia for letting their

people deliberately burn their forests each year that create all the smoke.

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6 hours ago, Stargrazer9889 said:

...for letting their people...

It's largely not 'their' people, it's big Malaysian agribusiness.

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Everyone here in Songkhla is burning stuff like crazy these days, my in-laws included. Of course it is easy to blame Indonesia, but it's pretty hypocritical to do so when our environmental practices aren't any better.

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