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Relocating to Chiang Mai, worried about burning season
I tracked a few locations daily throughout the 2025 "burning season": Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla/Hat Yai. The summary is that Thailand air quality sucks for +2.5 months per year. Hua Hin is marginally better than CM yet still horrible. Songkhla/Hat Yai and a few locations in Nakhon Si Thammarat are acceptable yet not healthy (Yellow on the IQair AQI rankings). Nan is off the charts and worse than Chiang Mai. I drove to Nan after the smog hit CM and visibility was poor.I immediately left and headed to BKK for a week and it was as bad as CM. Then I left for HH and the air quality was poor for almost 2.5 weeks and became acceptable yet not good. I am uncertain what can be done with respect to Myanmar and Laos but the Thai government is failing it's populace once again as fires in Thailand continue to deter tourists and compromise the health of it's citizens. Extract from the OECD Thailand's environmental and health performance according to OECD metrics shows a mixed picture, with significant challenges in air quality and some improvements in other areas. -Air Quality and Pollution Thailand faces serious air pollution challenges, particularly in Bangkok and northern regions. PM2.5 concentrations frequently exceed WHO guidelines, with annual averages often 2-3 times higher than recommended levels. The country ranks among the more polluted nations in OECD assessments, with air quality being a major public health concern. -Health Outcomes Related to Environment Environmental factors contribute substantially to Thailand's disease burden. Air pollution is linked to increased rates of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and premature deaths. The OECD estimates that environmental risk factors account for a significant portion of the country's health expenditure. -Policy Response Thailand has implemented various environmental policies, including emission standards for vehicles and industrial facilities, though enforcement remains inconsistent. The country has made commitments under international agreements but faces challenges in balancing economic development with environmental protection. -Comparative Performance Compared to OECD averages, Thailand generally performs below standards for air quality and environmental health indicators, though it has shown improvement in some waste management and water access metrics over time. The recent video of Prawit falling down the steps is a metaphor for this bumbling government failing it's people. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 23 May 2025
True Network Outage Due to Power Failure, Compensation Announced Picture courtesy of 3Plus NEWS On 23 May, mobile services from network provider True went down unexpectedly for several hours due to a significant outage. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361520-true-network-outage-due-to-power-failure-compensation-announced/ -
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Relocating to Chiang Mai, worried about burning season
I do have weak lungs, so I found living in CM unbearable - the smoky air resulted in acute bronchitis, but that's just me... What I would be concerned about is the effect on the young lungs of your children. Do you really want to expose them to a high level of air pollution? I can't think of anything positive about that..... -
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Report True Network Outage Due to Power Failure, Compensation Announced
Picture courtesy of 3Plus NEWS On 23 May, mobile services from network provider True went down unexpectedly for several hours due to a significant outage. TrueMove H has since apologised for the disruption, which occurred on 22 May around 10:00 AM and impacted a portion of its users. Service began to resume from 11:30 AM, with both voice and data functionalities now restored to normal. An initial investigation revealed that the outage stemmed from a power failure at a core network centre, crucial to maintaining overall service. True’s engineering team acted swiftly, diligently investigating the cause and reallocating users to alternative network centres to minimise impact and restore services promptly. To compensate affected users for the inconvenience, True is offering free 10GB of data and 100 minutes of free calling, available for use within 24 hours. Customers will receive an SMS detailing the compensation. The company has also briefed Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), providing a preliminary report of the situation and the compensation measures for customers. Adapted by ASEAN Now from 3Plus NEWS 2025-05-23
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