Smog Observation

In the beginning of moving to Chiang Mai, the dust from burning forests and agricultural areas during the rainy season was one of uneasiness. Living in the smell of smoke, seeing the grayish-brown atmosphere, being unsightly for photography, the risk of respiratory diseases, and solving the problem of the state were all awkward. Many years passed, the government resentment persisted, but the awkwardness became familiar and made it start to accept what it was.Then take photos of familiar corners under the smoky atmosphere of Thailand's top tourist cities during the off-season when people still live, and count the days waiting for the rainy season to wash away those dust and smoke.
When I first moved to Chiang Mai, smog from forest fires and agricultural burning during the dry season was a major discomfort. It was frustrating to live with the smell of smoke, an unphotogenic murky brownish-grey atmosphere, the risk of respiratory illness, and the authorities’ inadequate solutions. Years passed, although resentment toward the authorities remained, the discomfort gradually turned into a numb familiarity. I started to acceptthings as they are and photograph familiar sights under the smoky, hazy mood of Thailand's top tourist cities during the off-season, as residents keep living and counting down to the rains that wash away the fume.