Public key to cleaner airThe decision by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to ditch two clean air bills this week came at an ill-opportune time. Chiang Mai, the country's top tourist destination, was recently named the province with the worst air pollution. What the country needs is the kind of clean air legislation that many countries already have and use it to manage air pollution at a structural level. The Chiang Mai Administrative Court yesterday ordered the National Environment Board to designate Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son and Lamphun as pollution control zones within 30 days. It's also hopefully a sign that, with enough public support, the Clear Air Regulatory Bill might just squeeze through.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2021 02:48 UTC