webfact Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 North still in the clutches of air pollution By The Nation The level of PM2.5 dust particles in the north remains hazardous due to a wildfire that is still spreading. Natural Resources and Environment Ministry permanent secretary Jatuporn Buruspat said the record showed the range of dust particles was 47 – 257 microgrammes per cubic metre. Firefighters were sent to control the fire spreading across Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phayao and Mae Hong Son, which are the most affected provinces. The Pollution Control Department is cooperating with the Asean secretariat on the issue and held discussions with representatives from Myanmar to create measures dealing with pollution across borders. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the arrest of people who violate the law by lighting fires in forests – the main cause of pollution in the region. Government spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat that wind currents were another reason for PM2.5 dust particles still covering the northern region. Source: http://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385078?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-03-31 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 "Ordered the arrest"..... and after a wai and an apology, back to business. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 17 minutes ago, webfact said: due to a wildfire lies lies and more lies, nothing to do with crop burning just like by me..............lightning strike no doubt 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, webfact said: Government spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat that wind currents were another reason for PM2.5 dust particles still covering the northern region. Bluddy wind eh........ 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 Continued <deleted> in the face of a far bigger danger to health than any virus. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unamazedloso Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 Burning here in Kanchanaburi like crazy and its just idiots butning with no reason anymore. I had to take my tractor out at midnight with big water tank on the back and put the fires out. I had 5 shots fired above my head for doing so. Locals dont care and seem to be on permanent holidays. Police seem to be protecting this brain dead pyro activity. Its a disgrace!! Been on avergae pm2.5 for the past 48hours at my house. Arent thais embarassed of these idiots? A barbarically low iq and pyro behavior goes hand in hand. 10 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 It seems to me that a big part of the problem is that no matter how well Thailand does in controlling these fires, there are even more in the three neighboring countries as well as southern China and this all blows through Thailand. I don't have the link handy. But, in the past when I've seen maps of current fires, it seems that there are fewer such fires in Thailand compared to neighboring areas. It's bad in central Thailand too. Wish I could get down to the south now for a bit of a break. Hopefully in May or June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Antonymous Posted March 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, unamazedloso said: Burning here in Kanchanaburi like crazy and its just idiots butning with no reason anymore. I had to take my tractor out at midnight with big water tank on the back and put the fires out. I had 5 shots fired above my head for doing so. Locals dont care and seem to be on permanent holidays. Police seem to be protecting this brain dead pyro activity. Its a disgrace!! Been on avergae pm2.5 for the past 48hours at my house. Arent thais embarassed of these idiots? A barbarically low iq and pyro behavior goes hand in hand. That's a very brave and noble action unamazedloso. Being fired upon is extraordinary and just shows how entrenched these burning practices are and that the farmers regard it as their right. In turn, the local authorities do nothing to stop it, thus reinforcing the view that it is fine to continue burning. The forest burning this year all over the north is the same. Rampant burning, no enforcement. just empty words from Bangkok. Take care please. Noble as your actions are, it isn't your job to enforce 'the law' and the police are clearly not going to help you. Edited March 31, 2020 by Antonymous 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, unamazedloso said: I had 5 shots fired above my head for doing so. Locals dont care sounds like they do care? maybe not about the same things as you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Antonymous Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2020 "The Pollution Control Department is cooperating with the Asean secretariat on the issue and held discussions with representatives from Myanmar to create measures dealing with pollution across borders." Nation journalists, do your bloody job please. Did you bother to ask the 'Pollution Control Dept' spokesperson what exactly this cooperation entails, when these discussions were begun and most importantly what these measures dealing with pollution are going to entail? And why only Myanmar? Are any other countries cooperating? Why not? "Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the arrest of people who violate the law by lighting fires in forests – the main cause of pollution in the region." Again Nation journalists, have you bothered to explore this bland statement further? WHEN was this arrest order issued? Just yesterday? If earlier, then exactly how many arsonists have been arrested so far and what has been their punishment? Who is enforcing the law - army, police or local officials? Details, details DETAILS please. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineOh Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 A few months ago I was thinking about getting a place in CM. Now I am sure glad that I didn't ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post legend49 Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Liverpoolfan said: A few months ago I was thinking about getting a place in CM. Now I am sure glad that I didn't ???? The air in CM has been a disgrace every day for a month, nothing changes. We dont wear masks here for Covid-19 but for the high PM 2.5 exposure. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 The quality of air in Chiang Mai is just terrible can’t they stop these damn burning TIT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post damascase Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, legend49 said: The air in CM has been a disgrace every day for a month, nothing changes. We dont wear masks here for Covid-19 but for the high PM 2.5 exposure. The same here in Chiang Rai. We haven’t seen a blue sky the last six weeks while we know it must be there, somewhere above this filthy blanket of smoke. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yadon Toploy Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, JCP108 said: It seems to me that a big part of the problem is that no matter how well Thailand does in controlling these fires, there are even more in the three neighboring countries as well as southern China and this all blows through Thailand. I don't have the link handy. But, in the past when I've seen maps of current fires, it seems that there are fewer such fires in Thailand compared to neighboring areas. It's bad in central Thailand too. Wish I could get down to the south now for a bit of a break. Hopefully in May or June. Nice attempt at shifting the blame. 3/10 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 hours ago, unamazedloso said: Burning here in Kanchanaburi like crazy and its just idiots butning with no reason anymore. I had to take my tractor out at midnight with big water tank on the back and put the fires out. I had 5 shots fired above my head for doing so. Locals dont care and seem to be on permanent holidays. Police seem to be protecting this brain dead pyro activity. Its a disgrace!! Been on avergae pm2.5 for the past 48hours at my house. Arent thais embarassed of these idiots? A barbarically low iq and pyro behavior goes hand in hand. Good summing up of what is happening. We live 35kms north of Kanchanaburi and have noticed the air has got noticeably worse again recently. As you say, anyone with the power to do something about what us happening seems not to give a <deleted>. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relocated Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Invite Greta sending her first class ticket and room in five star hotel. She will fix the problem. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Venom Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: The level of PM2.5 dust particles in the north remains hazardous due to a wildfire that is still spreading. Wildfire? ???? Worst air pollution on the planet for months on end and now they are blaming it on wildfires.???? Last month it was Burma, before that Cambodia, construction sites, ten wheel trucks on outer ring road. etc. etc. etc. ???? 1 hour ago, Yadon Toploy said: Nice attempt at shifting the blame. Not really. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenterry Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: The Pollution Control Department is cooperating with the Asean secretariat on the issue and held discussions with representatives from Myanmar to create measures dealing with pollution across borders. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the arrest of people who violate the law by lighting fires in forests – the main cause of pollution in the region. Well, for freaking sake get off your butts and enforce the law, as it's been going on for decades without any action. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 6 hours ago, webfact said: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the arrest of people who violate the law by lighting fires in forests – the main cause of pollution in the region. How about replacing the inept governor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspaltso Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 5 hours ago, unamazedloso said: Burning here in Kanchanaburi like crazy and its just idiots butning with no reason anymore. I had to take my tractor out at midnight with big water tank on the back and put the fires out. I had 5 shots fired above my head for doing so. Locals dont care and seem to be on permanent holidays. Police seem to be protecting this brain dead pyro activity. Its a disgrace!! Been on avergae pm2.5 for the past 48hours at my house. Arent thais embarassed of these idiots? A barbarically low iq and pyro behavior goes hand in hand. Good on you for doing your part to mitigate the fire. At the very least annoying this bastards ought to bring some satisfaction. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 7 hours ago, Chazar said: lies lies and more lies, nothing to do with crop burning just like by me..............lightning strike no doubt Nice one,looks like the fields out the back of my house,but as it got out of control here there is no brown anywhere,the guy burned everyones paddocks ,tree's went up,a rest hut burnt down,eventually my neighbour called the fire brigade,the farmer had gone off to lunch not a care in the world. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonymous Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: How about replacing the inept governor? Which one? If you mean the governors of polluted provinces that would be about 30 inept governors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: How about replacing the inept governor? With who ? All you would get is another useless f***wit ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 If it was desired that it stop then it would, things can happen quickly when the will is there. That is doesn't probably means money interests are involved. Someone with influence is saying leave it be. Ecology is not even a consideration. Karma awaits wrong deeds as any Buddhist should know, foolishly some seem to believe that building a temple wall balances the scales, it doesn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 59 minutes ago, trainman34014 said: With who ? All you would get is another useless f***wit ! Only if one is "put into the position", as apposed to one being elected by the residents who might have a better idea of whose up to the job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Antonymous said: Which one? If you mean the governors of polluted provinces that would be about 30 inept governors. If the cap fits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Korat is a Disaster air quality today Fear Virus , No this will get us first 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza2002 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Well done Chiang Mai, the Governor should be so proud. His province is at the top of the AQI leader board most days for the most polluted city in the world.... Way to go...???? https://www.iqair.com/air-quality-map Edited March 31, 2020 by Forza2002 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuyiinthesky Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Breathe in that bad air deeply, your lungs will enjoy and if the virus shows up it will be thankful for the lack of resistance! How can you order lockdown and travel restrictions and make half the country jobless and let them continue to burn Thailand??? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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