People living near Chiang Mai airport have raised concern over the effects on their health of aircraft noise, vibrations and emissions when the airport begins operating around the clock on November 1.
The 24-hour operations are intended to promote tourism in Chiang Mai, by extending services to passengers who may prefer to arrive late at night.
Pitak Kannikar, headman of Village 10 in Mae Hia sub-district, said he would like the authorities to monitor aircraft noise and emissions near the airport, adding that the roofs of some house in the area have cracked, allegedly from vibrations caused by low-flying aircraft.
Sutat, a resident of Village 5, Mae Hai sub-district, said that elderly people will find it harder to sleep if there are aircraft arriving and departing throughout the night.
Chawapat, a resident of the Nimman Noradee community, said that the increased emissions from more…
