Indonesian fires driven by El Niño conditions and peatland drainage are generating severe transnational air pollution affecting Thailand and Southeast Asia. Over 300,000 hectares have burned, releasing 23+ million tonnes of carbon emissions; schools across multiple countries have closed and 5+ million people face direct health risks from persistent haze. Thai SMEs in healthcare, logistics, and agriculture should prepare for continued air quality impacts and supply chain disruptions.
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