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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Rebecca Ratcliffe in Chiang Mai and Navaon Siradapuvadol

Chiang Mai’s New Year revelry hit by smog and war-related price spikes

Tourists taking selfie at Doi Suthep Temple with hazy view of Chiang Mai.
Doi Suthep temple, one of the most famous in northern Thailand, which is known for its spectacular views of Chiang Mai and the lush forested mountains. Over recent weeks visitors can see little beyond a thick cloud of grey haze. Photograph: Rebecca Ratcliffe/The Guardian

The Doi Suthep temple in northern Thailand is known for its spectacular views of Chiang Mai and the lush forested mountains that surround it. Over recent weeks, though, visitors can see little of the city beyond a thick cloud of grey haze.

Persistent wildfires have caused intense air pollution across the north of Thailand, forcing three provinces to declare emergencies and triggering spikes in pollution-related illnesses.

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