Thailand Battles Worsening Haze as Satellite Images Reveal Intense Regional Fire Activity

Hotspot Distribution on March 23, 2026 in Myanmar and Thailand

By: Robi Deslia Waldi

Bangkok, March 26, 2026 — Thailand continues to grapple with a severe wildfire and haze crisis, as new satellite imagery reveals widespread fire activity across mainland Southeast Asia, intensifying concerns over air quality and environmental damage.
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Riau on Forest Fire Alert 2026: Fire Hotspots Concentrated in High-Risk Areas

Distribution of forest/land fire incidents (fire alerts) (Picture: 25 March 2026)

by: Robi Deslia Waldi

The province of Riau is once again facing a serious threat of forest and land fires (karhutla) in 2026. In response, the local government has officially declared a forest fire emergency alert status as an early preventive measure to reduce the risk of widespread haze disasters that occur almost every year.
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