Smoke from Indonesian wildfires has crossed the border, covering Hat Yai in Songkhla Province, with warnings about health impacts, particularly for at-risk groups.
On 16 Sep 2026 GMT+7, reports indicate that wildfire smoke from Indonesia continues to cover several provinces in the lower southern region, including Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Satun, Trang, Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phuket, for the third consecutive day.
In Songkhla Province, the weather conditions are closed in both sea and land areas, especially in the mornings when thick smoke reduces visibility significantly, with the atmosphere heavily shrouded in haze.
Specifically in Hat Yai District, Songkhla, the Air Pollution and Health Impact Research Center at Prince of Songkla University reports real-time hourly average PM 2.5 levels at 80 micrograms per cubic meter, which affects health.
Of particular interest is information fromDr. Supat Hasuwannakit,who stated that this round is the most severe since 2019. The effects may include headaches, dizziness, eye and nose irritation, itchy rashes, chest tightness, coughing, aggravated asthma, or nosebleeds, varying by individual health conditions.