snoop1130 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 A foreign man has died while on a visit to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s tallest mountain, in the northern province of Chiang Mai. It’s understood the man, whose name and nationality have not been released, lost consciousness in the Doi Inthanon car park after travelling there with a tour group on Sunday. The tourist was discovered at around 1.00pm and efforts were made to resuscitate him but rescuers did not succeed. The man’s body has been sent to Chiang Mai’s Chom Thong Hospital where an autopsy will be carried out. According to a Coconuts report, officials are attributing his death to underlying health conditions. However, other sources point to Chiang Mai’s severe pollution problem, with dangerous air quality currently accompanied by high temperatures. On Sunday, the northern province had the dubious accolade of having the worst air pollution in the world, with the situation only made worse by the high heat and humidity. Residents in Chiang Mai are being urged to refrain from outdoor activities and to use an air purifier at home, particularly where there are children, elderly people, and people with underlying health conditions. Fine PM2.5 particles are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing irritation to the lungs, as well as to the eyes, nose, and throat. Other symptoms include coughing, sneezing, a runny nose, and shortness of breath, according to the Coconuts report. Yesterday, air pollution in Chiang Mai remained at unhealthy levels, while in Bangkok, the level was considered unhealthy for those in so-called vulnerable groups. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/foreign-man-dies-on-visit-to-thailands-tallest-mountain-in-chiang-mai/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-14 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JackGats Posted March 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2023 Could be thermal shock. It's nastily cold up there, below 10°C. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand J Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I was there last Dec. Fresh air but freezing. Won't go back anytime soon. Public facility needs improvement, to say the least. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted March 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2023 52 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: other sources point to Chiang Mai’s severe pollution problem, with dangerous air quality currently accompanied by high temperatures. Pollution is not that dangerous???? 3 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cmjl Posted March 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2023 We flew into Chiang Mai yesterday afternoon (I know,adding to the pollution!),I was rather shocked by the view(or lack of) out of the plane window as we were coming in to land 1 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 14 hours ago, JackGats said: Could be thermal shock. It's nastily cold up there, below 10°C. i think you mean hypothermia..sudden drop in the bodies core temperature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy one Posted March 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2023 14 hours ago, VocalNeal said: Pollution is not that dangerous???? Quite correct, it only stops you breathing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Rest in peace. Be careful out there. Don't get too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shackleton Posted March 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2023 Best wait for the autopsy before speculating could be anything heart attack ect ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) Meanwhile the governor sits on his hands in an air coled office with airpurifiers and do nothing about the burning. Perhaps waiting for the rain to take care of the problem? Edited March 15, 2023 by watchcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 21 hours ago, snoop1130 said: A foreign man has died while on a visit to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s tallest mountain, in the northern province of Chiang Mai. It’s understood the man, whose name and nationality have not been released, lost consciousness in the Doi Inthanon car park after travelling there with a tour group on Sunday I understood the view can take your breath away, but not to that degree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 21 hours ago, JackGats said: Could be thermal shock. It's nastily cold up there, below 10°C. Or the PM2.5 count in CM at the moment? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmjl Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Storm this afternoon in Phrao with heavy rain,now a lot cooler,maybe tomorrow the smog won't be so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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