Srettha reckons water in North enough for dry season

Smoke from the burning of agricultural waste engulfs many countries in Southeast Asia with a hazardous smog during the dry season. Studies found that the burning of agricultural residue left from the cultivation of rice, sugarcane, and maize contributes significantly to the increase of PM 2.5 dust in both rural and urban areas.

PM2.5 stands for dust particles that are less than 2.5 microns in width and can prove to be very dangerous for people with lung and heart disease.

The prime minister was in Chiang Mai on Saturday as part of his three-day working visit to the North that also included Chiang Rai. He is scheduled to return to Bangkok on Sunday.

Also on Saturday’s agenda was his meeting at Chiang Mai University with local business operators to discuss their problems and how to encourage young…