According to Thai media news, since the beginning of this year, the Chiang Mai area of Thailand has been deeply affected by the PM2.5 dust problem, especially after entering April, the temperature rises, the climate is dry and the wildfire problem has caused the problem in the Chiang Mai area to continue to be serious, and the sky is also gray.
On April 11, Thai media reported that some areas began to usher in hot season storms on the evening of the 10th, with continuous strong winds and heavy rain. Thanks to this situation, the dust and smog were alleviated to a certain extent, and the sky in Chiang Mai became clearer that morning, and the Doi Suthep Mountains could be clearly seen from the city limits.
In response, local people took photos of the blue sky and white clouds that they had not seen for a long time, shared them on social media, and went outdoors to exercise. Chiang Mai's tourism industry has expressed concern due to the dust problem, and this situation also sent a positive signal for the upcoming Songkran Festival.