Thai cabinet approves draft clean air act to reduce pollution; people suffered much in 2023, says PM

Air pollution in Thailand, particularly in cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai, has been a recurring problem, with pollution levels exceeding safe limits on certain days. - Image from Reuters.

BANGKOK (Bernama): The Thai government has taken steps to address air pollution by approving the Clean Air Act.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared the issue of PM2.5 particulates a national agenda and emphasized that clean air is a basic right for the people.