In Chiang Mai, many sectors were awared about the smog problem. Then,
after the Chiang Mai’s government declared this problem as a priority, the new policy
and strategy were announced to Chiang Mai people officially on November 25, 2009
in order to prevent and control the pollution in Chiang Mai and as same as in the
surrounded provinces. This strategy plan was develop as a three-year plan (during
2010 – 2013) with a budget about 75 million bath. The plan was done under the
creation of partnership from various sectors. Plus, setting up a network of community
management regards the natural resources and environment in Chiang Mai is also part
of the plan. Combining with 24 community leaders, the representatives from local
administrative organization were included and informed about their important role of
being a middle man between government sector and local people in order to solve this
problem together