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Authorities in Thailand are investigating the sudden deaths of 72 tigers across two Tiger Kingdom sites in Chiang Mai. Tests detected canine distemper virus; no human infections have been reported, and the parks have been closed for two weeks while samples are collected and containment is assessed. Wildlife groups warn about the risks of captive wildlife, with euthanasia advised for gravely ill animals.
Chiang Mai, Thailand, has become the world's most polluted city due to hazardous levels of smog caused by field burning during the dry season. The government's focus on addressing symptoms, such as spraying water and seeding clouds, has been ineffective. The root cause lies in contract farming, which pressures smallholder farmers to maximise output through field burning. The government is reluctant to confront the powerful agribusiness conglomerates that are political backers. The public is numb to the issue, and politicians are not campaigning on environmental issues.