Measures taken to tackle Chiang Mai haze

Chiang Mai city ordered urgent measures to tackle forest fires and air pollution after the city on Wednesday was the world's most polluted. As of Wednesday, officials are still working to extinguish the fires with 328 hotspots detected.

On Thursday morning, thick haze covered most part of Chiang Mai and surrounding provinces. The Environmental and Pollution Control Office issued a statement advising residents of Chiang Mai, and surrounding provinces to avoid outdoor activities and wear PM2.5 protective gear.