Wildfire turns scenic 'sea-of-mist' into 'sea of flames'The homestay “บ้านสวนแม่นาหมี่โฮมสเตย์บ้านห้วยกุ๊บกั๊บ” posted this picture on Facebook, showing a once-scenic sea-of-mist viewpoint and mountain vista now blanketed in wildfire smoke. In nearby Mae Taeng district, a homestay called “บ้านสวนแม่นาหมี่โฮมสเตย์บ้านห้วยกุ๊บกั๊บ” posted a striking before-and-after comparison on social media, showing a once-scenic sea-of-mist viewpoint and mountain vista now blanketed in wildfire smoke. (Photo: บ้านสวนแม่นาหมี่โฮมสเตย์ บ้านห้วยกุ๊บกั๊บ)Smoke from wildfires blankets what was once a sea-of-mist viewpoint in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai. In Chiang Mai alone, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) recorded 787 hotspots during Monday morning's survey. Since Jan 1, Chiang Mai has accumulated 3,859 hotspots, underscoring the scale of a wildfire crisis that shows no sign of easing.

Source: Bangkok Post March 30, 2026 21:00 UTC