Pollution Chiang Mai

When visiting Chiang Mai, you will want to know about the pollution level in Chiang Mai. The good news is that pollution in Chiang Mai is less severe than pollution in Bangkok. The bad news is that pollution in Chiang Mai is not that much better than in Bangkok. Most people think that by visiting Northern Thailand, the can enjoy fresh air and clean air. This is not the case in the city of Chiang Mai. In the countryside such as on the way from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai or Mae Hong Sorn, you will have plenty of fresh air but the smell may not be the best. See the picture of the main street where the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is below and do you think there is a lot of pollution in Chiang Mai with that many cars on the road? The city of Chiang Mai is somewhat crowded and is not so clean and there are lots of cars on the road. In face, Chiang Mai residents often wear masks when walking on the street or selling on the street or being on an open air car on the road.

Picture of the street of Chiang Mai city showing cars and therefore pollution.