Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concerns about the unrelenting thick haze from Indonesia that has blanketed the southern region for the past several days. Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd...
Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Gen Prayut was worried about the health of southern residents as the haze, triggered by bush fires in Indonesia, keeps on coming, adding that Songkhla, Yala,...
"The prime minister instructed medical teams from the Public Health Ministry to visit residents and to educate people how to mitigate health risks from the smog," Maj Gen Sansern said. Gen Prayut also...
The spokesman called on residents to forgo lengthy outdoor activities and, if necessary, wear face masks.
People, he said, should also refrain from any activities that may exacerbate the situation, such as burning rubbish or grass. They should drink water frequently and see the doctor immediately if they develop...
Many southern areas were reported on Thursday to have levels of dust, known as PM10, or particulate matter with a size of less than 10 micrometres, above the safety limit of 120 microgrammes per cubic...
Damrong Kraikruan, Thai ambassador to Malaysia, said Malaysia has been affected by haze for more than 18 years, but has been hardest hit this year. The embassy also urged Thais in Malaysia to closely monitor...
Mr Damrong said he believed the haze problem will be discussed at the 13th Asean Ministerial Meeting on the Environment and Related Meetings to be held in Vietnam from Monday until next Saturday.
In Satun, the haze has blanketed the province for four consecutive days with a PM10 level exceeding the safety limit, forcing villagers to wear masks. Border areas and islands in the province are among...
Community-based tourism has been affected. In tambon Tammalang of Muang district, where the locals demonstrate hawk feeding to tourists, the thick haze prevents the birds from flying.