Doctors warn Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai pollution levels hazardous
Chiang Mai and much of the upper north have been affected by a thick haze since early March 2007.
The Pollution Control Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported that air pollution levels have reached hazardous in certain places.
Further information can be found on the Pollution Control Department website: http://www.pcd.go.th/AirQuality/Regional/Default.cfm.).
Doctors warn that during periods of extremely poor air quality, people with respiratory or heart disease, smokers, elderly persons, and children should avoid prolonged exertion and stay indoors when possible.
In addition, everyone should limit activity and prolonged exertion, both indoors and out. If you have health concerns you should seek advice from your doctor.
The haze has also caused a number of flight delays and cancellations to destinations in the north, in particular to Chiang Rai, Nan and Mae Hong Son.
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