Thailand’s interior minister unveils strategies to combat air pollution

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The Secretary to Thailand’s Minister of the Interior, Traisulee Traisanakul, unveiled strategies to counteract forest fires, smog, and PM 2.5 smoke yesterday, December 6.

These policies came as an initiative from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Anutin Charnvirakul and were addressed to provincial governors.

Every year, during the cold and drought season, Thailand grapples with air pollution issues that surpass acceptable levels in several regions. The problem is particularly acute in 17 northern provinces and the Bangkok area.

This air pollution, ranging from wildfires and smog to PM2.5 smoke, stems from natural and human-induced factors. These causes result in the accumulation of dust particles in high concentrations, negatively affecting the environment and people’s health.

In response to this…