BANGKOK, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Thailand is stepping up preparations to tackle potential PM2.5 fine particulate pollution, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul directing relevant agencies to put response measures in place amid reports of pollution in neighbouring countries.
World : Thailand Ramps Up Preparations For PM2.5 Pollution
Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, Dr Ekkapob Pianpis
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Thailand is enhancing preparations to address PM2.5 pollution, following regional haze from Indonesia.
- Prime Minister Anutin directed agencies to prepare response measures for potential PM2.5 pollution.
- Regional haze from Indonesia affects Malaysia and Singapore, highlighting transboundary pollution issues.
- Thailand's PM2.5 levels are below the national standard, but stricter inspections of illegal waste shipments are ordered.
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