Smoke, Smog, Dust 2016-2017 Chiang Mai

[Berkshire]

The PM2.5 levels appear to have vastly improved today, per AQI readings.  Hope that's the trend!

[markcm19]

Air is surprisingly ok today,  hope this trend continues

[roo860]

Going a bit murky over Doi Suthep.

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[Berkshire]

18 hours ago, Berkshire said:

The PM2.5 levels appear to have vastly improved today, per AQI readings.  Hope that's the trend!

Well that good air period sure didn't last very long....sigh

[JimmyJ]

I finally got things done to make my 1st trip to Thailand but now putting it off until I don't see red in the 2.5 Chang Mai chart.

 

Unless LolaS will let me stay with her, since where she is in CM she  always seems to see clear skies there.

Edited March 10, 2017 by JimmyJ

[cerox]

There is a great improvement of the situation since yesterday. The AQI values have become better for the whole region and the visbility, symptoms it's all fine at the moment.

It seems to be a "good year" how some called it (my first one), so I'm very happy about that.

 

I'm also grateful that this Forum has an ignore button for certain users and their posts, so I do not need to read sarcastic comments - it is great for those people if they are not affected, but in this case there is no need to participate in a topic that does not concern you.

[derator01]

If you don't have valuable information to post, please don't.  Next posts like these will result in a posting suspension.

[canthai55]

Much improved visibility in Doi Saket last couple of days. Can see all 3 mountain ranges heading North

[canopy]

Undoubtedly the reason for the recent improvement is due to the strong storm system has blown into Thailand from the south. Related story: Upper parts of Thailand to experience tropical storm. This could conceivably be blowing the smokey air out of Thailand and into Burma. Later in the month is expected to be hot and dry, so prepare for worsening conditions accordingly.

 

Edited March 12, 2017 by canopy

[dcnx]

4 hours ago, canopy said:

Undoubtedly the reason for the recent improvement is due to the strong storm system has blown into Thailand from the south. Related story: Upper parts of Thailand to experience tropical storm. This could conceivably be blowing the smokey air out of Thailand and into Burma. Later in the month is expected to be hot and dry, so prepare for worsening conditions accordingly.

 

I was just going to comment on all the wind blowing the smoke away. 

 

Each morning I wake up expecting to see Suthep in a cloudy fog, but it is surprisingly clear.

[vivid]

Phrae getting smoked suddenly.  Note this is PM10.  PM2.5 is likely to be BROWN.   "1-hr AQI" possibly hitting over 400 for PM2.5  (PM10 peak @ AQI 296 under the MAX column).  Possibly affected nearby Lampang too.

 

Edited March 14, 2017 by vivid

[elephant45]

I drove from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen in the last few days and there were many wild fires, totally out of control with little being done. Ok, well not enough manpower, but the people right on the side of the road burning off all their stuff/whatever in plain view simply means there is no understanding or their will never be any enforcement. The large sugar factory outside of Khon Kaen with trucks lined up for miles with raw sugar cane had an enormous amount of burning off of sugar cane waste in that area. Horrible smell for 20km each way. It was disappointing and I am hopeful that the wealthy owners will realize what this is doing to their offspring. 

 

[Sparkles]

Nice thought Elephant45 but the authorities are all talk.If they were serious about action they could have army personnel who have very little to do out there putting out fires and arresting offenders.There is simply no will to do anything.Same old rhetoric,year in year out,and perps are aware of this and everyone suffers

[LolaS]

what smoky air?

where is this pollution?

[elephant45]

you cant see it, look outside

[elephant45]

sold my condo, closing tomorrow 10:00am all packed and heading south.

[Berkshire]

Thought you guys might be interested...

 

[The researchers found that four weeks of B vitamin supplements reduced the damage of PM2.5 exposure by 28-76%.]

 

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/14/health/vitamin-b-pollution/index.html

 

[lannarebirth]

 

Isn't March 15th "hump day" for the seasonal smoke? Seems every annual pollution graph I've ever viewed peaked on or about March 15th. It's all downhill from here....   Begin to prepare your complaints about the hot season which comes next.

[burners19]

Hello All,

 

I just landed in CM yesterday.  I've been monitoring the AQ here, but I just stumbled across this forum topic this morning.  Very in depth and informative !!  We have some savvy people here willing to share - thank you.

 

I would like to buy an air purifier today.  Where is the best place to go ?  Power Buy?  Any air purifier recommendations?  ( came across this review for a Chinese device Xiaomi Air Purifier 2.) I Doubt I can get one of these here, what brands and models are you all using?  

 

I'm a cyclist as well ... Is the 3M store the best place for N95 masks ?  I'm guess an exhalation valve in a must - does anyone have a preference on which 3M mask to use?

 

Again - thank you all for your support and advice.  My apologies if my questions have been addresses in the previous 32 pages ... I haven't read all the posts yet.

Edited March 17, 2017 by burners19

[OneZero]

1 hour ago, burners19 said:

Is the 3M store the best place for N95 masks ?

I bought some N95 at the TESCO super highway / flower market area.  Packaged noted used for painting, sanding etc.  Also a model just a bit more expensive - R95 - supposedly better yet.

[Awk]

2 hours ago, burners19 said:

Hello All,

 

I just landed in CM yesterday.  I've been monitoring the AQ here, but I just stumbled across this forum topic this morning.  Very in depth and informative !!  We have some savvy people here willing to share - thank you.

 

I would like to buy an air purifier today.  Where is the best place to go ?  Power Buy?  Any air purifier recommendations?  ( came across this review for a Chinese device Xiaomi Air Purifier 2.) I Doubt I can get one of these here, what brands and models are you all using?  

 

I bought another Blueair 603 from eaeasy.com here in Thailand a month or so ago, but had I kept following the blog of the guy who reviewed the Xiaomi, I'd have bought that instead I think, after checking from the specs sheet that the volume of air it moves is comparable to the 603.  Though at that price, one could buy several of them before reaching even half the price of a Blueair 603.  Sounds like a great product from a company who appear to make good quality products.

 

I usually prefer to buy stuff at Home Pro, as I've never had any trouble with returns there.  Not sure about the price for air purifiers, but after comparing the prices of other things, I have got the  impression, right or wrong, that Powerbuy is overpriced.

 

[canopy]

Chiang Mai air quality has reached the very unhealthy bracket at 207.

 

[JimmyJ]

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38 minutes ago, canopy said:

Chiang Mai air quality has reached the very unhealthy bracket at 207.

 

 

And the PM 2.5 is mostly in the red ("Unhealthy") zone.

Edited March 19, 2017 by JimmyJ

[mamborobert]

It certainly looks bad in the city but as at a afew minutes agothe  http://aqicn.org site for Chiang Mai Municipal City Hall and Yuparaj has not been updated from 3.00pm yesterday.  The GAIA station which is cited above at 207 (now 298 so nearly in the Hazard area) is Phrao about 100km away.  Would be good to get some current city figures, but as said, looks really bad now.

Edited March 19, 2017 by mamborobert

[vivid]

There's certainly some smoke there on visible.

 

http://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/ptree/

 

[SundayAfternoon]

Where can I find this information? I use the Air Quality app (set to Yupparaj Wittayalai station) for an up-to-date figure on my phone, but its been showing the same number since 10am on Saturday (151/red)!  So not reliable! Thanks. 

Edited March 19, 2017 by SundayAfternoon

[SundayAfternoon]

Where can I find this? I use the Air Quality app (set to Yupparaj Wittayalai station) for an up-to-date figure on my phone, but its been showing the same number since 10am on Saturday (151/red)! Thanks. 

[vivid]

24 minutes ago, SundayAfternoon said:

Where can I find this? I use the Air Quality app (set to Yupparaj Wittayalai station) for an up-to-date figure on my phone, but its been showing the same number since 10am on Saturday (151/red)! Thanks. 

 

Here

http://aqicn.org/city/thailand/chiangmai---gaia-station-04/

[SundayAfternoon]

2 hours ago, vivid said:

 

Here

http://aqicn.org/city/thailand/chiangmai---gaia-station-04/

Thanks! 

[MastaMak]

23 hours ago, vivid said:

 

Here

http://aqicn.org/city/thailand/chiangmai---gaia-station-04/

This is not chiang mai, this is the Praw station.

This morning in Chiang Mai at the Chang Pheuak station (pm 2.5):

 

 

Edited March 20, 2017 by MastaMak