Mar 20, 2024
Northern Thailand Braces for Severe Air Pollution Crisis
Northern Thailand, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son, faces severe PM2.5 air pollution, straining the healthcare system. Debate continues on whether to declare the provinces as disaster areas due to concerns about the impact on tourism. Suggestions include implementing a Clean Air Act, supporting farmers to avoid slash-and-burn farming, and establishing a fundraising scheme.