joeyg Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Any ideas? I've tried to check weather websites, air quality websites etc. The closest I could get was Rayong that has a "good reading" at 33. Bangkok sounds horrid at 199. Here in Naklua my eyes are burning and feeling tightness in my chest. Reminds me of wildfires in Southern California. It seems to have been on and off over the past couple of weeks. Today it is extreme and really is "painful." In Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai one local said "it was like breathing in hell." Think it was a current report, worst ever up there. Sad to see the air and water being destroyed here in what was a heavenly environment years ago... Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Edited January 7, 2017 by joeyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Clear in our area Pattaya today Naklua no smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Just now, jeab1980 said: Clear in our area Pattaya today Naklua no smoke I'm in Naklua. Cannot see Koh Larn. Bali Hai Pier area very dense smoke. Hard to see shoreline. I'm on the 21st floor looking due South, near The Centara Grand Hotel. My eyes are on fire and can taste smoke in my mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 1 minute ago, joeyg said: I'm in Naklua. Cannot see Koh Larn. Bali Hai Pier area very dense smoke. Hard to see shoreline. I'm on the 21st floor looking due South, near The Centara Grand Hotel. My eyes are on fire and can taste smoke in my mouth? Not see any of that from our 18th floor condo. Funny that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 1 minute ago, jeab1980 said: Not see any of that from our 18th floor condo. Funny that Amazing I must be in a "micro climate" phenomenon. Or you are? Yep definitely cannot see Koh Larn and "chocking here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I can't feel or see the smoke but the air quality the last couple days has gone downhill especially yesterday. Lots of people incl Thais coming down with coughs and colds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: I can't feel or see the smoke but the air quality the last couple days has gone downhill especially yesterday. Lots of people incl Thais coming down with coughs and colds Yes. Lot of sick people around. I often think of Pattaya being a giant Petri dish. With all the international arrivals, generally substandard cleanliness, concentration of population etc.etc. It's a ticking time bomb for an epidemic. I spent some time in Epidemiology. Somewhat of a "medical nerd" I pay attention to the different "coughs" around me. I know weird but interesting to see patterns of pathology when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunak Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Another "smoke in the air", "can't see Ko Lan" thread. What gives you the idea that this is smoke/smog? How often during the year can you see Ko Lan? Do you know that you are living at a big gulf/sea? It's not a desert area. Do you know that the weather all over Thailand is unusually humid for this time of year? Relative humidity in Pattaya today is 80%. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunak Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: I can't feel or see the smoke but the air quality the last couple days has gone downhill especially yesterday. Lots of people incl Thais coming down with coughs and colds Sure, Thais get sick when temperatures drop to below 20 C (70 F). Also the flu exists in Thailand too. "coming down": do you refer to people coming from Isaan or the north where it is much cooler than in Pattaya? Edited January 7, 2017 by Sunak grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Moved from General to Pattaya forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 51 minutes ago, Sunak said: Another "smoke in the air", "can't see Ko Lan" thread. What gives you the idea that this is smoke/smog? How often during the year can you see Ko Lan? Do you know that you are living at a big gulf/sea? It's not a desert area. Do you know that the weather all over Thailand is unusually humid for this time of year? Relative humidity in Pattaya today is 80%. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mist Not sure where you are exactly or where that reading comes from but the humidity does not feel anywhere near that high to me in Central Pattaya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Air is like the Swiss Alps over on the Darkside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Smoke? It's rather fog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) From the ground level it is not that noticeable, but from my 15th floor balcony looking south there is definitely a haze. There have been days in the past month or so when it has been much worse. Some days I have felt it when it comes to breathing, but today it's not that bad. It happens every year. Have no idea why. Maybe people to the south and in Malaysia are burning to clear fields.Maybe just low hanging clouds/ fog that comes with cooler temperatures. . No noticeable smell to it. Edited January 7, 2017 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Chinese fossil fuel consumption is at it's peak and maybe the prevailing winds are bringing some of their smog over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorro1 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Humidity is NOT 80% today. Walked all around Pattaya with out breaking a sweat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunak Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 1 hour ago, topt said: Not sure where you are exactly or where that reading comes from but the humidity does not feel anywhere near that high to me in Central Pattaya? Well I use the Thaimet website. https://www.tmd.go.th/en/province.php?id=61 The reading was probably from 10:00h (I should have taken a note). At 13:00h down to 65%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunak Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, zorro1 said: Humidity is NOT 80% today. Walked all around Pattaya with out breaking a sweat At 29 C not that much of a surprise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunak Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, champers said: Chinese fossil fuel consumption is at it's peak and maybe the prevailing winds are bringing some of their smog over here. Sorry, but fortunately that does not happen. And the terrible smog is in northern China. About 3200 km / 2000 mi away! Those winds would have passed by our area long before. Thanks heaven not! China "winds" brings winter cold but not thick smog. Again: it's not smog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Sunak said: Sure, Thais get sick when temperatures drop to below 20 C (70 F). Also the flu exists in Thailand too. It's the same when in Europe during heatwave where people start dying at 28+c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaCheese Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Purple haze... it's not. Ever considered that it can be misty without any smoke/smog? As in foggy? And the smell that different people smell has some possible explanations too - one doesn't even have to go off on a conspiracy theory. It's in the same category as being able to smell oncoming summer rain, or winter snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Central Thailand, at least in my village - crisp and clear as can be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetzy Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Huay-yai clean air if neighbour not burn tiresLähetetty minun SM-T805 laitteesta Tapatalkilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) when the wind blows from the north, pattaya receives the exhaust from the oil refinery at lam chabang which is only 30 kms away. otherwise the air is good with a nice sea breeze. Edited January 7, 2017 by jobsworth comma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 7 hours ago, joeyg said: In Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai one local said "it was like breathing in hell." Think it was a current report, worst ever up there. Air smells pretty clean at the moment in CM. Pollution could be spotty I suppose. Usually by now the air has the taint of ash in it. Had rains off and on since the first of January which may have delayed things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirPaul Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 This time of year is usually bad air, especially with the influx of coaches. But, this year there seems to be less coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 3 hours ago, zorro1 said: Humidity is NOT 80% today. Walked all around Pattaya with out breaking a sweat That's because it is cool and humid. Hot and humid makes you sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 The simple fact is that air pollution in Pattaya is high most of the time. Pattaya is a very unhealthy and dirty city to live in. It is way overbuilt. Couple this with the high temperature and humidity one's quality of life in the city is very poor. Life on the darkside is much better and the further you get away from Pattaya it gets even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 30 minutes ago, Thaidream said: The simple fact is that air pollution in Pattaya is high most of the time. Pattaya is a very unhealthy and dirty city to live in. It is way overbuilt. Couple this with the high temperature and humidity one's quality of life in the city is very poor. Life on the darkside is much better and the further you get away from Pattaya it gets even better. "Life on the darkside is much better..." seconded! big difference in temperature, humidity and pollution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BsBs Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Nice weather and not hot ! Wish it remain like this forever ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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