It has been happening since early January, but only lately has it gotten really bad...

Days turn into weeks, weeks into months...The constant slashing/burning that has occurred here for two weeks has caused serious concern for anyone living in northern Thailand.  We experience dusk at midday, and can nearly stare straight into the sun now that the sky is darkened by smoke.  Our lungs fill up with pollutants until we break out in a series of burning coughs.  All outdoor activities have been cancelled until the smog moves off, but it doesn't appear to have anywhere to go.

We just keep hoping for wind, or rain...

 

A few links to articles that explain the severity of the smog in Chiang Mai.