Bangkok: Hotspots in Thailand are starting to decrease, but wildfires in the north remain severe.

According to Thai News Agency, the number of hotspots in Thailand is decreasing, but they are still predominantly found in forested areas, while neighboring Myanmar and Laos still have high levels of hotspots.

GISTDA reports data from the Suomi NPP satellite using its VIIRS system, indicating that on April 5, 2026, a total of 2,927 hotspots were detected in Thailand, a decrease from the previous day. The majority of hotspots remain concentrated in forested areas, with the highest number found in protected forests (1,507 points), followed by national forest reserves (722 points), agricultural areas (328 points), land reform areas (188 points), community and other areas (170 points), and areas along highways (12 points).

Meanwhile, the situation in neighboring countries remains volatile, with the highest number of hotspots recorded in Myanmar at 3,397, followed by Laos with 3,296, Cambodia with 712, Vietnam with 663, and Malaysia with 31. This data reflects that, although the situation in Thailand has begun to partially improve, it is still affected by regional burning, which may contribute to the accumulation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), particularly in the northern region, which still requires close monitoring.

The public can monitor real-time hotspot data via the GISTDA website to help assess the situation and plan their daily lives accordingly.