PRESS RELEASE:
Chiang Mai is combating the escalating fine dust pollution issue by inaugurating clean-air facilities aimed at aiding residents impacted by the severe haze affecting the province and broader northern region.
Chiang Mai Governor Nirat Phongsitthithawon announced during a recent meeting at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital that the strategy involves deploying mobile medical units to provide health advice and services to vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those with chronic conditions.
Local administrative bodies have also been directed to create clean air zones, with a requirement of at least three such spaces in each organization, targeting areas where populations at risk are substantial and in medical facilities where the pollution reaches hazardous levels.
Nirat further noted the collaboration between the provincial public health office and multiple sectors to offer essential medical support to approximately 420,000 individuals susceptible to haze-related ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and cardiovascular diseases.
Responsible agencies have also been tasked with intensifying efforts to prevent wildfires and agricultural burning. This includes deploying rain-making aircraft and offering rewards for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for illegal burning.
The preceding is a press release from the Thai Government PR Department.
