harrry Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 You live in a wild part of the country VF, floods, then fire... what's the bandit situation like out there? Don't know about the bandits but wasn't that where they found a million and a half yabba tablets a few days ago? They do not do things by half out VF's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klikster Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Very strange that there isn't one single fire in all of Isaan where there are a lot of rice farmers. Makes me wonder as to the accuracy of this map. Wonder if that's Village Farang's farm thats burning near wiang Chai. Lots of sugar cane farmers as well. 2 neighbors burned small cane fields this week. Edited February 18, 2012 by klikster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I was in Queensland back when they used to burn the cane before machine harvesting came in, it had a smell all of it's own, like toffee being made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I was in Queensland back when they used to burn the cane before machine harvesting came in, it had a smell all of it's own, like toffee being made. I find the cassava drying roadside has an oder that reminds me of Hawaiian sugar mills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 You live in a wild part of the country VF, floods, then fire... what's the bandit situation like out there? Our dogs seem to keep the riffraff at bay but I have considered getting a hat like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 In the spirt of clarity, the burning in our area is not the work of foreign states or even stateless people and everyone does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) I've concluded the smoke is a non-event this year, while rummaging through some old photos I came across this, taken 03/01/07. If you think it's not with us I can tell you it is. It's been on the Thai TV new's for the last 4 day's, and no my Thai is not that great but when the G/L tell's me it's very bad in place's this year and everyone is complaining about it, I tend to believe her. It's gone now thank Buddha but we even had it for two day's in K.P.Phet and in over 6 year's of living here it's something I have never seen before. But don't let it worry you the Thai peep's that are in the know have said it's not the fire's that are causing the problem it's low lying OZONE. Well that's according to the BKK Post. If anyone can tell me what that is I would like to know. Edited February 18, 2012 by fredob43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 If you think it's not with us I can tell you it is. It's been on the Thai TV new's for the last 4 day's, and no my Thai is not that great but when the G/L tell's me it's very bad in place's this year and everyone is complaining about it, I tend to believe her. In case you have not seen the Chiang Mai topic as it is also pertinent to Chiang Rai due to the large area it is covering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginooooo Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 For sure I am going to bring a lot of Clariton and masks with me. Do they sell air purifiers in Chiangrai for the home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've concluded the smoke is a non-event this year, while rummaging through some old photos I came across this, taken 03/01/07. If you think it's not with us I can tell you it is. It's been on the Thai TV new's for the last 4 day's, and no my Thai is not that great but when the G/L tell's me it's very bad in place's this year and everyone is complaining about it, I tend to believe her. It's gone now thank Buddha but we even had it for two day's in K.P.Phet and in over 6 year's of living here it's something I have never seen before. But don't let it worry you the Thai peep's that are in the know have said it's not the fire's that are causing the problem it's low lying OZONE. Well that's according to the BKK Post. If anyone can tell me what that is I would like to know. That post is a year old dude. Were talking about this year now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Was near Doi Chang last two couple of nights. There were two big fires one lasting for about 1 hour on the hills. Villagers are buring the hills to prepare land for this years planting season. They will continue to burn fields until they have other better opportunities to replace agriculture as a source of income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Here is the link to the PCD website http://aqmthai.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 This morning I have noticed a marked improvement over the last couple of days. My visual references are much clearer, though not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've concluded the smoke is a non-event this year, while rummaging through some old photos I came across this, taken 03/01/07. If you think it's not with us I can tell you it is. It's been on the Thai TV new's for the last 4 day's, and no my Thai is not that great but when the G/L tell's me it's very bad in place's this year and everyone is complaining about it, I tend to believe her. It's gone now thank Buddha but we even had it for two day's in K.P.Phet and in over 6 year's of living here it's something I have never seen before. But don't let it worry you the Thai peep's that are in the know have said it's not the fire's that are causing the problem it's low lying OZONE. Well that's according to the BKK Post. If anyone can tell me what that is I would like to know. That post is a year old dude. Were talking about this year now. That post is five years old, if you read what he says! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Okay, let me get in on this action too. The post is indeed a year old and it is the picture in said post that is five years old. We were building our house back then and it was a particularly nasty year. As I said today things look a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Believe it or not, last year in mid March it looked like this. So it is not all bad all the time and some years are better than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klikster Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I was in Queensland back when they used to burn the cane before machine harvesting came in, it had a smell all of it's own, like toffee being made. Yes, a very pleasant smell. Only issue here was the wife "suggesting" to the owner of the field and then to the man doing the burning that it would not be a good thing if any of her flowers or plants along the perimeter of our property were singed, especially the orchids on the coconut trees and near her bird watering station. The man raked all the leaves away from the fence before burning. She punctuated her request by standing by with a water hose in the very early AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've concluded the smoke is a non-event this year, while rummaging through some old photos I came across this, taken 03/01/07. If you think it's not with us I can tell you it is. It's been on the Thai TV new's for the last 4 day's, and no my Thai is not that great but when the G/L tell's me it's very bad in place's this year and everyone is complaining about it, I tend to believe her. It's gone now thank Buddha but we even had it for two day's in K.P.Phet and in over 6 year's of living here it's something I have never seen before. But don't let it worry you the Thai peep's that are in the know have said it's not the fire's that are causing the problem it's low lying OZONE. Well that's according to the BKK Post. If anyone can tell me what that is I would like to know. That post is a year old dude. Were talking about this year now. That post is five years old, if you read what he says! This was the post I was talking about, if you read what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Sorry Sca'd', I'd meant to say photo not post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Our nearby hills went up in flame the night before last. Looked like ribbons of lava flowing down the sides of a volcano. Then they burned more fields yesterday. Woke up this morning and could barely make out where the nearest hills should be. This is as bad as five years ago. Hope it doesn’t last long, it is taking its toll on my health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We've not heard yet from the chappie in your neck of the woods who claims to live in a year round smog free environment because of all the trees, a micro climate of sorts is how he refered to it, I'll be curious to know how he's faring these days and whether the pollution is still being held at bay, or...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We've not heard yet from the chappie in your neck of the woods who claims to live in a year round smog free environment because of all the trees, a micro climate of sorts is how he refered to it, I'll be curious to know how he's faring these days and whether the pollution is still being held at bay, or...! I remember that exchange as well but for the life of me can’t remember who he was. Guess it must have been important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We've not heard yet from the chappie in your neck of the woods who claims to live in a year round smog free environment because of all the trees, a micro climate of sorts is how he refered to it, I'll be curious to know how he's faring these days and whether the pollution is still being held at bay, or...! I remember that exchange as well but for the life of me can’t remember who he was. Guess it must have been important. Chiangraider is his name, clean air is his game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Here is my smoke update for today. Visibility sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's low level though, the sky doesn't have that brownish tinge it gets in previous years when it gone up thousands of meters. I think a good strong wind and a bit of rain would clear it in no time. I'm flying out tomorrow I'll let you know how high it is and how far it extends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) It's low level though, the sky doesn't have that brownish tinge it gets in previous years when it gone up thousands of meters. I think a good strong wind and a bit of rain would clear it in no time. I'm flying out tomorrow I'll let you know how high it is and how far it extends. I think I shall stay indoors tomorrow, just in case you try a little impromptu rainmaking as you flight over our house. Edited February 24, 2012 by villagefarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpio1945 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Just got back from Nan yesterday. Very smokey all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thai radio just said the Pm10 in Chiangrai was 145. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thai radio just said the Pm10 in Chiangrai was 145. It mentioned snow in Phrao in the same breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thai radio just said the Pm10 in Chiangrai was 145. Perhaps they were taking measurements inside the Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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