I am just about to go to Thailand and hoping to enjoy the north a bit before the haze. I can't do the haze I can't brethe . wondering when it starts to pop up exactly and if there is any indicators of how bad this year will be say because of dryness or new laws lol

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I can't do the haze I can't brethe . wondering when it starts to pop up exactly

pics taken of doi suthep @ 7 53 am and 11 08 am yesterday

in chiang mai : (

dave2

been here a while now, just a matter of getting thicker and worse. but then the rice field burning should sort that right out

It's okay now, typical dry season weather. (You get a combination of morning fog, humidity and haze that limits views in the mornings, but shouldn't cause health issues.)

It's anyone's guess how good or bad this year will be, but based on daily measurements over the past decade, you should be okay until mid February. (In many years the whole month of February is reasonable).

But, the earlier the better. Also temperature wise and generally, January is one of the very best months to visit Chiang Mai. (And early Feb is not too far behind)

It's okay now, typical dry season weather. (You get a combination of morning fog, humidity and haze that limits views in the mornings, but shouldn't cause health issues.)

It's anyone's guess how good or bad this year will be, but based on daily measurements over the past decade, you should be okay until mid February. (In many years the whole month of February is reasonable).

But, the earlier the better. Also temperature wise and generally, January is one of the very best months to visit Chiang Mai. (And early Feb is not too far behind)

IMO, December and January are the best months of the year.

I am just about to go to Thailand and hoping to enjoy the north a bit before the haze

Don't forget to bring winter clothes, it's cold now.

I am just about to go to Thailand and hoping to enjoy the north a bit before the haze

Don't forget to bring winter clothes, it's cold now.

Really that cold ? I wish Chiang mail didn't have the haze, is there anywhere near that you can escape the haze or is it only better in the islands

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It is a little cool (shorts and Tshirts during the daytime) and most people do not even notice the haze at this time of year. If I did not read Thai Visa, I would not know that there is burning in some parts of town.

Stayed near Inthanon Tues/ Wed. Tuesday evening the mountain appeared to be on fire and the following day the smoke was still rising in many places and even though only 10km from the summit you could only just see the outline of Thailand's biggest peak.

That's not haze,it's smog!

And the traffic fumes and geography don't help.

The traffic fumes are really starting to affect me... Another Bangcoq in the making..?

I guess most have heard how bad China is at the moment, pollution off the scale and very limited visability. As long as bureaucrats are making money there or here they couldn't care less, we'll get the usual press releases and huffing and puffing when it does and nothing will change...ever.

Well as much as I love cm i won't suffer another smoky season there like last year, it took all the beauty away when you can't breathe

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I hope the people in China making the mess have to live and work there and suffer with the average person.

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Although traffic fumes (as some put it) might be a factor for discomfort, it seems the burning season has started rather early this year.

See the pinned topic by Tywais on this forum for more details on this:

http://www.thaivisa....i/#entry6027967

I hope the people in China making the mess have to live and work there and suffer with the average person.

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China may be part of the problem but take a look around a little closer to home. They are burning leaves, grass and rubbish like it's going out of fashion. Composting is in "the too hard basket" for them. Like most things that involve a little thought and some work.

Although traffic fumes (as some put it) might be a factor for discomfort, it seems the burning season has started rather early this year.

See the pinned topic by Tywais on this forum for more details on this:

http://www.thaivisa....i/#entry6027967

Burning season started at the usual time. After the rice harvest in early December. Not sure why folk seem to think it normally starts later.

I wasn't saying the pollution in Thailand is from China but check the news about the words worst ever of days the last few in China. Its pretty sick. Who can enjoy anything about life when you can't breathe.

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Yingluck said this year there would be no smoke.

What happened?

Burning season started at the usual time. After the rice harvest in early December. Not sure why folk seem to think it normally starts later.

Two different (but related) things. Burning starts not too long after the end of the rainy season, but region-wide haze/smog becomes an issue in March (or late Feb, when unlucky.) (Of course 'becomes an issue' depends on the person.. for some it's not an issue even in March, others start complaining before January is even out.)

How could anyone consider such pollution not an issue. Even if your healthy this causes symptoms and could ruin you lungs for life. The air is more than 30x safe limits set buy world health. So bad you should even consider doing active work outside. Some people think it is a fog.. They don't notice it until you tell them and then they see why eyes burning runny nose hard to breath

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The air is more than 30x safe limits set buy world health.

WHO PM 10 recommendation is 50 for a 24 hour mean.

So you're saying CM PM 10 is over 1500??

That level of pollution sounds hellish. We need something to brighten the situation. May I suggest this....

The air is more than 30x safe limits set buy world health.

WHO PM 10 recommendation is 50 for a 24 hour mean.

So you're saying CM PM 10 is over 1500??

He said other things too, but I stopped paying attention when I read this.

(The daily numbers are of course all available, for over 10 years back.)

The air is more than 30x safe limits set buy world health.

Utter nonsense.

Head to the beaches.. I think this year is going to be the worst.

Any info on how this effects young kids?

The air is more than 30x safe limits set buy world health.

Utter nonsense.

I agree UG. It's more like 28-29.

At least you are joking. He was being serious.

Head to the beaches.. I think this year is going to be the worst.

Any info on how this effects young kids?

Some not so much. Others get irritated lungs, making them more susceptible to bacteria and viruses, potentially causing pneumonia.

So far the info I've read suggest that the smog/smoke/pollution levels are extreme in late February and March. Is that correct? How is early April?