driedmango Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 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 Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 re. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobin Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) been here a while now, just a matter of getting thicker and worse. but then the rice field burning should sort that right out Edited January 11, 2013 by Lobin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 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) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driedmango Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 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 Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 And the traffic fumes and geography don't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey88 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The traffic fumes are really starting to affect me... Another Bangcoq in the making..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driedmango Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 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 Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driedmango Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I hope the people in China making the mess have to live and work there and suffer with the average person. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgriffith Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I hope the people in China making the mess have to live and work there and suffer with the average person. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect App 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driedmango Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 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. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yingluck said this year there would be no smoke. What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) 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.) Edited January 18, 2013 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driedmango Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 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 Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 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?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That level of pollution sounds hellish. We need something to brighten the situation. May I suggest this.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) 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.) Edited January 18, 2013 by WinnieTheKhwai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 The air is more than 30x safe limits set buy world health. Utter nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryBird Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Head to the beaches.. I think this year is going to be the worst. Any info on how this effects young kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 The air is more than 30x safe limits set buy world health. Utter nonsense. I agree UG. It's more like 28-29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 At least you are joking. He was being serious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saroq Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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