Panumet TanraksaSevere haze in northern Thailand has intensified pressure on the government to adopt stronger legal tools, including advancing the contested Clean Air Bill. The PM2.5 pollution poses heightened risks to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions. Political debate has intensified over the Clean Air Bill, which has become central to discussions on long term solutions. Phattarapong Leelaphat, People's Party MP of Chiang Mai, said the issue should not be politicised. The Clean Air Bill, first initiated by civil society groups in 2019, introduces a comprehensive framework for managing air pollution.

Source: Bangkok Post April 05, 2026 22:07 UTC