Chiang Mai Governor Monitors Wildfires at Ob Luang, Encourages Staff

MGR Online•Society•12h ago

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Chiang Mai Governor visits Ob Luang National Park to assess and address intensifying wildfire risks in southern districts, focusing on rapid response and personnel safety.

•Chiang Mai Governor Naradip Naradit led an inspection of Ob Luang National Park to monitor wildfire situations across 16 sub-districts in 8 southern districts.
•From January 1 to February 15, 2026, Chiang Mai recorded 180 hotspots, with Doi Tao district having the highest at 102.
•Despite an 86% decrease in overall hotspots compared to the 5-year average, the province remains on high alert due to low rainfall and high temperatures, increasing the risk of fire spread.
•The governor urged villagers to refrain from burning and emphasized tactics for rapid response and extinguishing fires while prioritizing the safety of the multi-agency task force.

Overview

•From January 1 to February 15, 2026, Chiang Mai province experienced a cumulative total of 180 hotspots due to dry conditions.
•Chiang Mai Governor Naradip Naradit led a team to inspect Ob Luang National Park to monitor the wildfire situation in 16 sub-districts across 8 southern districts.
•Doi Tao district recorded the highest number of hotspots with 102 out of Chiang Mai's total 180, despite an overall 86% reduction compared to the 5-year average.
•The province is on high alert due to low rainfall and high temperatures, increasing the risk of fires spreading easily.
•A total of 410,000 rai, representing 65% of the province's burned area, was affected in 8 southern districts, prompting calls for residents to avoid burning.
•Governor Naradip Naradit emphasized swift tactics for reaching and extinguishing fires to minimize losses while prioritizing the safety of personnel.
•The Governor provided food and supplies to the joint task force comprising national park, forestry, military, police, and volunteer defense personnel.
•The Governor instructed the task force to prioritize life safety and report to superiors if situations are beyond their capacity or physical readiness.

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Key Quotes

Naratip Naradit

"Emphasize tactics to reach the scene quickly and extinguish fires as soon as possible to reduce losses, while also stressing the importance of life safety; if overwhelmed or not ready, stop operations and report to superiors immediately."

กำชับยุทธวิธีเข้าถึงจุดเกิดเหตุให้ไวและดับไฟให้เร็วที่สุดเพื่อลดความสูญเสีย พร้อมกำชับให้ยึดความปลอดภัยในชีวิตเป็นสำคัญ หากประเมินว่าเกินกำลังหรือร่างกายไม่พร้อมให้หยุดปฏิบัติหน้าที่และแจ้งผู้บังคับบัญชาทันที

Key Entities

Person

Chiang Mai Governor(ผจว.เชียงใหม่)

The Governor of Chiang Mai, who led the inspection of Ob Luang National Park and emphasized wildfire suppression tactics and personnel safety.

Mr. Ratthaphon Naradit(นายรัฐพล นราดิศร)

The current Governor of Chiang Mai, who visited Ob Luang National Park to oversee wildfire prevention efforts and encourage staff.

Place

Ob Luang National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติออบหลวง)ℹ️

A national park in Chiang Mai province where the Governor inspected the wildfire situation and met with the joint task force.

Hot District(อำเภอฮอด)

A district in Chiang Mai province that is part of the southern zone monitoring wildfire situation, located within Ob Luang National Park.

Chom Thong District(อำเภอจอมทอง)