Chiang Mai air pollution raises health concerns for children

Children in Chiang Mai sit in a classroom with worried expressions as parents discuss the recent increase in nosebleeds linked to the city's poor air quality.

According to the Pollution Control Department, air quality in Chiang Mai has consistently ranked among the worst in Thailand, especially during the dry season. As of mid-March 2023, PM2.5 levels have reached alarming figures, often surpassing 100 micrograms per cubic meter, which is well above the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of 25 micrograms. Local … Read more