Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – This year Northern Thailand and parts of neighboring Burma are again suffering from a smoke filled haze caused by the burning of forest and agricultural waste. Sumeth Saengnimnual, governor of Chiang Rai which borders the Burmese Tachilek Township met Wednesday with Burmese officials to discuss several topics including the smoke problem which usually occurs during the dry season. Governor Sumeth said that the Burmese authorities agreed to cooperate with Thai officials to combat pollution.