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That's a really good idea. I was planning to buy one for a few hundred dollars, but I should just do this instead. The burning season is really bad in Chiang Ma
by nathan_f77 8y ago
That's a really good idea. I was planning to buy one for a few hundred dollars, but I should just do this instead. The burning season is really bad in Chiang Mai (lots of smoke in the air for about 2-3 months), so it's good to stay indoors and have an air filter.
- kilroy123 8y agoOff topic, but hey so I just moved to Chiang Mai. Do you think it's worth even sticking around here during that time? I was thinking about just heading to Bali instead. Not sure how bad it really gets.
- nathan_f77 8y agoIt's really awful, especially if you're sensitive. Some people aren't bothered by it too much, but it really affects me, so I try to get away. We have some pets, but it hasn't been too hard to find a house-sitter. (Although I always feel a bit guilty, and try to be honest about the smoke.) These articles are concerning: * https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/27/air-pollution-causes-huge-reduction-in-intelligence-study-reveals https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/27/air-poll... * https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/air-pollution-a-leading-cause-of-ca/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/air-pollution-a-l... I think we'll move to a new city or country in the next 12 months. I don't think it's wise to go through burning seasons once a year for a few decades. (It's actually the only reason we want to move, otherwise Chiang Mai is an amazing place to live.) Bali would be a good option, or even the south of Thailand if you have some more time on your visa. Koh Lanta is great.
- kilroy123 8y agoAwesome thank you much for the links! It seems like a very awesome place so far. I'm loving it.