Waste burning in a paddy field in Nakhon Ratchasima (file photo)
Concentrations of PM2.5 dust have risen across 18 provinces in the North and Northeast, as farmers begin to set fire to their agricultural waste to prepare for next season s crops, the Pollution Control Department said yesterday.
The department said that higher-than-average levels of the harmful, ultra-fine pollutants were reported in Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Phrae, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Tak, Phetchabun, Saraburi, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Chaiyaphum, Ubon Ratchathani and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces.
One of the major contributors to the increasing dust pollution, the department said, is open burning by farmers who are preparing their land for planting.
Phuket, Phang Nga gain new entries in Michelin Guide
Phuket, Phang Nga gain new entries in Michelin Guide
PHUKET: The number of Phuket and Phang Nga entries in the famed Michelin Guide has risen to 21 with the official launch of the fourth edition of ‘The MICHELIN Guide for Thailand’ today (Dec 16).
Salaloy at Rawai Beach is a new entry to the Bib Gourmand section.
Salaloy at Rawai Beach is a new entry to the Bib Gourmand section.
Salaloy at Rawai Beach is a new entry to the Bib Gourmand section.
Salaloy at Rawai Beach is a new entry to the Bib Gourmand section.