Thailand's Air

Since arriving in Thailand, I’ve traveled to various communities and have enjoyed the people and the simplicity of life here. One of my daily experiences is the problematic nature of the outdoor environment. Thailand is beautiful, but having to constantly think about water, air, and land quality takes away from my experience. The air quality is unbearable during the months of March to June. But despite the haze and health consequences, the burning continues each year. It seems to be a way of life that has become deeply entrenched in the culture. Although this issue is complicated and may take years to resolve, a handful of communities have taken the matter into their own hands. Several villages are working together to clean up the air and water. Still, there’s resistance from locals who prefer to clear the land by burning.

 

“With long-term exposure the number of deaths rise every year,” Dr Chaicharn Pothirat, who lectures at Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine, said. “ When the amount of PM2.5 dust particles soars in air, so does the risk of lung cancer, stroke, lung inflammation and heart disease. The smog crisis has persisted for a decade now and the authorities have failed to address the issue. “Not a single government has issued policies to deal with the problem. He is not the only doctor worried about the health impacts of PM2.5.  Many others doctors are wondering why the authorities have not addressed the problem seriously.

Chiang Mai haze shortening people’s lives, warns doctor

https://www.nationthailand.com/national/30365841

 

Chiang Mai’s air quality worst in the world

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30383081

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