The linear and separated nature of the burning patches make it obvious that these were started by hand.

Sorry if this is already been said… But it seems to me videos like this from drones would make excellent evidence

1 hour ago, Trujillo said:

1. Do you have a permit for that drone? 

2. Did you report this to the authorities? 

1. Yes

2. My wife tried to call two numbers but both were always busy. 

1 hour ago, CNXexpat said:

1. Yes

2. My wife tried to call two numbers but both were always busy. 

Give it to one of the online news pages like CM108 (safer for you too)

 

https://www.facebook.com/chiangmai108/

22 hours ago, TigerandDog said:

So much for all the district offices in Chiang Mai Province advising EVERY village that burning off of any kind was banned from the 1st January this year indefinitley. Offenders are supposed to be liable to 50000 baht fines and/or 6 months imprisonment.

This is the difference between Thais and foreigners.

Foreigners like us discuss this topic over and over again. Thais already know it wont get enforced and continue with their fun. Who is stupid now? We are the stupid ones - they are clever and know its just talk 555

22 hours ago, cheeryble said:

The linear and separated nature of the burning patches make it obvious that these were started by hand.

As that is the way they have cleared hillsides for decades, yes it is started by hand. You used to take night busses and see scraggly fire lines from here to Khon Kaen in the dry season. It's not a mystery how they start.

In a deeper sense, it the same problem with the plastic ban bag. It's all good, but who does it affect. It affects the livelihood of market vendors and with the burning, farmers. Both groups of which are noted for being, well, poor. The lower classes of society.

This should not be a problem, just needs a tractor to plow under the corn stubble, rice stubble, in other provinces sugar cane. Just needs money. which is why nothing is done and why people ignore the ban and keep burning.