Tourists avoiding Chiang Mai over air pollution
Air pollution levels in Thailand city Chiang Mai is starting to deter tourists.
Poor air quality has been affecting the city for weeks amid farmers’ slash and burn policy.
Thailand’s health ministry this week advised people not to partake in outdoor activities and wear masks again.
The Thai Hotel Association Northern Chapter says hotel bookings has plunged to just 45% occupancy.
The city welcomed over 10 million visitors before the pandemic.
In recent weeks Chiang Mai air pollution reached 289 on IQAir’s air quality index, as one of the worst in the world.
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