@Ally ***********

So Nasa is wrong, the thai government who told people to stay indoors are wrong, every monitoring station of which there are 15, in and around Chiang Mai, every reputable agency collecting stats. Are wrong and this...''In 2024, nearly 360,000 people in Chiang Mai sought medical treatment for illnesses linked to air pollution—primarily respiratory problems caused by severe PM2.5 exposure. This made Chiang Mai the most affected province in northern Thailand, according to the Thai Ministry of Public Health.'' All wrong, but you are right. Thanks for clarifying that.

I see you are off your meds again.

I will be there in a few weeks I will say hello. I am currently developing a premises as a bakery/cafe, and I love to bake, though it will be run by a manager, so we have something in common. I currently am getting over a stomach op. but next week will be baking Focaccia. Best wishes.

You do know of course, that Lahore is in the world, Hence Chiang Mai was more polluted than Lahore.

@Ally ***********

''In fact, in March 2023, Chiang Mai briefly ranked as the most polluted city in the world, with AQI readings exceeding 500 in some districts'' Thats from .AQI Chiang Mai Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Chiang Mai, ''IQAir: A private company that provides real-time AQI rankings and forecasts through its AirVisual platform, often cited in media reports.''

You are right. If you have a pressing reason to be there. I am there because I started out there. But the burning season has got worse. And, I know that lung cancer rates have shot up. especially in children. When the Thai government tell its own population to stay indoors you know its bad. I go away four months every year, abroad or the south. I am not happy with that. But I follow the air pollution readings and I know how bad it gets. The PM 2.5 is so dangerous because it is so small it crosses the blood /brain barrier and accumultes in every organ, including the brain. And its cancerous. Personally I won't take that risk. Long term exposure is extemly hazardous. As for the 'I dont want to live forever' brigade. I have a friend who is a sister on a cancer ward. At the end they are always begging and desperate to try anything.

I am sure you will love it. There are lots of small shopping areas off the main roads, and they are beautiful too. They look expensive but aren't. Its a prosperous city but spread out and pretty. The food is great and prices very reasonable. New condos are being built and houses are cheap and available. You have an easy drive to Phattalung and the lakes. And Sichon and Tha sala are lovely seaside places. Then Khanom beyond and a quick island hop to Samui if that's your thing. Super friendly immigration bureau. Some very good hospitals and nice airport and sleeper trains to BKK with your own overnight compartment for just over 1000 baht. When your baby bird has flown mother bird can spread her wings.

@Patrick *******

Well he ain't gonna just breathe in some of the places suggested, if he moves there it would literally be the last thing he does. And a lot quicker than for others.

You cant live there a good part of the year yet you tell someone to live there? Devoid of logic and sense, like your good self. Where do you suggest he holidays, Chernobyl? And I dont smoke or sit next to smokers. And if you think eating an occasional bacon sandwich is the same as four months in one of the most polluted places on earth. Yes, look it up. You are more seriously deluded and should seek help.