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Filtering through efforts for cleaner air

Smog blankets Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand. The government aims to use a new law to combat PM2.5 ultra-fine dust.(Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The latest government efforts to tackle PM2.5 ultra-fine dust plan to give authorities real teeth to enforce regulations.

The cabinet resolved on Nov 28 to approve in principle the Clean Air Bill, which empowers authorities to cope with sources of air pollutants, notably the tiny dust that has plagued Thailand annually during the cool season.

The Explainer explores the draft law, businesses’ reactions and some solutions to reduce particulate matter.

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