Governors can declare disaster sitesPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, centre, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun, left, and other cabinet ministers arrive at Government House on Wednesday to launch the "Thai Chuay Thai (Thai Helps Thai)" programme to cut prices of many products. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)Provincial governors have the authority to declare their provinces disaster zones amid rising levels of air pollution, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The highest pollution levels were recorded in two locations. Chiang Mai governor Rattapon Naradisorn has declared six districts disaster zones -- Hot, Samoeng, Chiang Dao, Doi Saket, Mae Taeng and Mae Wang -- following worsening wildfires reported over the past week. This has led to a shift in the operational plan, focusing on patrols that align with peak incident periods.

Source: Bangkok Post April 02, 2026 00:07 UTC