In the cities of chiang mai and chiang rai, and further north in the mae hong son province, smoke season is a real thing, and pollutantprotecting masks are. Part of the issue is that youre always in an open air vehicle or walking so lots of smog exposure. Perhaps one of travelers biggest worries is planning a trip to northern thailand and not knowing how bad the air quality is. Where to escape for the smoke season chiang mai forum. Apr 25, 2019 in the cities of chiang mai and chiang rai, and further north in the mae hong son province, smoke season is a real thing, and pollutantprotecting masks are there to prove it. The smoky season otherwise known as chiang mais burning season is an. I suppose firstly is the pollution that bad up there that. Heres a complete guide that will prepare you to face the worst of the burning season in chiang mai.
Chiang mai smoke house 2901 moo 6, chiang mai, thailand 50140 rated 4. This is the time when air pollution spikes dramatically and the entire city is hazy all the time. The following year was the first time i experienced the smoggy, hazy late winter months in northern thailand. And dont expect any gorgeous views of the city from doi suthepmountain either. Northern thailand is facing an environmental and public health crisis as the region is consumed by a dense cloud of seasonal. When is smoke season in thailand and air quality safety.
This can make it incredibly unpleasant just to go out shopping. Chiang mai home of doi suthep, north gate jazz coop, and a number of other touristfriendly attractions was named the worst air quality in the world for weeks in. I personally avoid chiang mai during march and april but the burning is not confined to chiang mai or even just to northern thailand it also happens in laos cambodia myanmar in fact anywhere where there is a lot of farming. Very hot weather, with 0% chance of rain and light winds for this week is contributing to the regions woes. May, 2019 the march smog is actually nothing new for years, people have talked about asthma issues in chiang mai during the prerain season. The period of january to march is infamously known as the smoky season in chiang mai. Pollution and smog in chiang mai and northern thailand. Unfortunately for chiang mai it is trapped in a valley surrounded by mountains which hold the smoke in more that some. Im just reading about the smokey season in northern thailand and am rethinking our chiang mai visit. Apr 05, 2019 the time of year infamously known as chiang mais smoky season has arrived. Chiang mai s tourism holds up despite smoke and smog the. A crisis in northern thailand, the health effects and. The masks can be purchased at a local store or online and are available in cool designs and vibrant colours to beat the smoke season of chiang mai.
I have been voraciously consuming your podcasts and blog posts for the past couple of months and now i cant get chiang mai out of my head. Also known as the burning season, this is a time when the air quality in northern thailand, especially chiang mai hits an alltime low due to several reasons. Chiang mai s smoky season coincides with some of the hottest temperatures of the year, so we prefer to go out in the mornings and evenings when the aqi is a little lower. Feb 06, 2017 chiang mai is like the center of a bowl with surrounding hills and mountains, the smoke floats down into the bowl and settles on the city, creating the burning season kerfluffle. The main reason from my understanding is the end of the harvest for farmers in thailand. Chiang mai, the cultural centre of the north of the country, is so much more.
The chief of the climate change centre at chiang mai university, associate professor seth sampattakul, says the north will have to wait for the forest fires to be extinguished or the arrival of the rainy season. Chiang mai is like the center of a bowl with surrounding hills and mountains, the smoke floats down into the bowl and settles on the city, creating the burning season kerfluffle. Doi suthep and doi saket, causing the smoke and exhaust fumes to remain in the valley. Burning season in chiangmai thailand lonely planet forum. Chiang mai was one of three thai cities contending for thailands bid to host the world expo 2020. Farmers begin to burn their fields in order to get ready for the next season. The city has certainly changed since we first arrived as has our perception of it.
We have considered chiang mai but have heard this is during the burning season. Chiang mais smoke levels can be discomforting, and sometimes. During those months, doi sutheps mountain views are obfuscated in smoke, and. Your date feb 22 stands at the cusp of the hot season smog season. Perhaps the smoke season will soon be a memory underbrush burning is the cause of smoke in chiang mai, which us part of the southeast asian hazea firerelated largescale air pollution problem that occurs every dry season in brunei, indonesia, malaysia, singapore, the philippines and thailand. The ideal location would be a cool but not cold climate with fresh air to clean out the lungs and g. So that people read about the smoke rather than making another post about the smoke. Seasons of chiang mai you should know when planning your. Although the haze is a real problem throughout chiang mai province, official statistics over the years show that the pollution is usually more severe in the provinces of mae hong son and chiang rai.
Burning season in chiang mai when is it, how bad is it really. Burning season in chiang mai chiang mai forum tripadvisor. A crisis in northern thailand, the health effects and a solution this film was presented as a work in progress at chiang mai universitys faculty of agriculture on january 8th, 2016 to create awareness and begin a dialogue about the yearly smoke crisis in northern thailand. Smoky season in chiang mai i am sorry, but nothing is going to change. I have nearly 7 smoky seasons under my belt and last year posted this in facebook can we pin a post about the smoke. Smoky season in chiang mai yes its smoky, so get over it. I just returned from 5 days in chiang mai and i felt like i was smoking a pack of cigarettes a day with the air quality being what it was. The burning season is usually late february through late april.
An interview with craig houston, an aeronautical engineer and chiang mai resident who has been collecting and analysing date related to the pollution crisis. Mar 31, 2019 during the months of march to may, the air quality of northern thailand takes a turn for the worse. How to deal with chiang mais smoky season tieland to. Tha phae gate and wat phra singh are notable landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at doi sutheppui national park and royal flora ratchaphruek. Things you need to know about chiang mai burning season. They arent the conventional takeaways about selfimprovement or inner reflection but instead the things. Smoke in chiang mai is caused by burning underbrush. With so many farmers around chiang mai practicing agricultural burning, the effect is huge amounts of smoke hanging over the chiang mai area for several weeks every year, and much higher levels of air pollution than most of the rest of the year. Chiang mai smoky season, how bad is it really when is the. As every new year gets well on its way, one question visitors to thailand often ask when does the chiang mai burning season start. Everything you want to know about burning season in chiang mai. The smoky season otherwise known as chiang mai s burning season is an annual phenomenon many expats and travelers concern over. Nov 12, 20 smoke pollution makes march the worst month to visit chiang mai and northern thailand posted on november 12, 20 by ryan zander you would have to be crazy to intentionally plan a trip to chiang mai during the month of march.
Smog has been a yearly occurrence in northern thailand, but this year the situation appears to be the worst with chiang mai topping the air pollution ranking. The exact timing and severity of the haze is different every year because it is dependent on human activity and the weather. Chiang mais smoke levels can be discomforting, and sometimes dangerous, during burning season 26th march 2020 isaan live thailand 0 thailand doesnt only need to be about beaches and nightlife. Chiang mai smoke house chiang mai, thailand facebook.
If you are concerned, why not make plans now for an alternative. Staying indoors during the hottest times in the afternoon will help a lot of people. A survivors guide to chiang mais burning season iglu. Mar 31, 2019 a lot of us are fortunate enough to be able to leave for a few weeks during the smoke season. Chiang mai, chiang rai suffer haze and smoke until at least. After all, it is no fun going to chiang mai if the skies are full of smoke that makes your eyes burn and the air hard to breathe.
Burning season in chiang mai all you need to know holidify. Feb 03, 2019 this week marks us living in chiang mai for three years. Aug 02, 2017 chiang mai lies sandwiched in between two mountains. In an attempt to reduce the amount of smoke and smog pollution in chiang mai, the local government have announced a 51 day noburning period where burning in an open air space will be illegal. Heres what to know including stats on air quality and a law to ban crop burning. Collect your order at our shop and receive a 10% discount maximum of 200 baht per order. Get free local delivery in chiang mai old town and hang dong with orders over 500 baht or 750 baht in all other areas. Northern thailands smoke season spans much of march and april. Many travelers arent aware of this and thus have to face multiple problems. The smoky season in northern thailand and the surrounding parts of southeast asia generally occurs during the months of february, march, and april.
Chiang mai deputy governor putthipong sirimart opened the new chiang mai smog and wildfire solutions center 2017 2018 to act as a command center to fight forest fires and wild fires in. During this period, the city and its surroundings are entirely covered by a thick layer of smog. Smoke pollution makes march the worst month to visit chiang. Last year, chiang mai governor prawin chamniprasart led a 60day blanket ban on all burning from february 20 to april 20. In northern thailand, around the chang mai area, this season from march to may is more commonly known as the smoky season.
Jan 10, 2016 this film was presented as a work in progress at chiang mai universitys faculty of agriculture on january 8th, 2016 to create awareness and begin a dialogue about the yearly smoke crisis in. This film was presented as a work in progress at chiang mai universitys faculty of agriculture on january 8th, 2016 to create awareness and begin a dialogue about the yearly smoke. As this smoke flows towards chiang mai it becomes trapped between the many mountains that surround the city. Smoke pollution makes march the worst month to visit. Chiang mai, chiang rai suffer haze and smoke until at least may. When does it start, how bad is it really, and what the solution to ending it is. Explaining chiang mais smoke pollution with real data. Chiang mai smoke house, nong phueng, saraphi, chiang mai, thailand. The first year i was in chiang mai, it rained quite early so the smog was minimal. Even though its bearable to stay in chiang mai during burning season, and if you are young and otherwise healthy you can make it through without any immediate health issues, if you can leave, just go somewhere else for a few weeks while it clears up. How to deal with chiang mais smoky season tieland to thailand.
The chiang mai smoke can be turned into a positive opportunity with the right planning and information. Seasons of chiang mai you should know when planning your visit. Chiang mais smoky season is at its worst in march each year. Smoke pollution makes march the worst month to visit chiang mai and northern thailand posted on november 12, 20 by ryan zander you would have to be crazy to intentionally plan a trip to chiang mai during the month of march. We are bringing our family to thailand the first 10 days of april. The chiang mai burning season, should you avoid it. Lessons learned after living in chiang mai for three years. However, at the pool on the grounds of my hotel, it was not as noticeable even though the hotel was in a busy part of the old city. Mar 23, 2015 as the major city in the north, chiang mai often makes the headlines during what some expats call the smoky season. Just as i was about to fly to chiang mai for a month to try to kickstart my drop shipping business, like you and anton inspired me to do, the burning season has started.
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