Residents of the northern provinces of Thailand continue to fight for their right to clean air. Recently, a complaint was lodged with the Chiang Mai Administrative Court against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha and the National Environment Commission. They accuse the government of neglecting the problem of air pollution and demand immediate action to solve the problem.
Residents of the northern provinces are facing an increase in the concentration of PM2.5 particles in the air, which poses a threat to their health. This type of air pollution is mainly associated with the burning of agricultural waste by local farmers. In most cases, these "hot spots" are found in the northern parts of Thailand.
In a complaint against the government, the residents demand that Prayut Chan-o-cha exercise his powers under Article 9 of the Environmental Improvement and Preservation Act to help deal with the PM2.5 problem. They also demand strict implementation of the national air pollution control plan announced by the government in 2019.
Although the court accepted the complaint against Prayut Chan-ocha and the National Environment Commission, it dismissed the case against the Securities Commission and the Capital Market Regulatory Board. Nevertheless, this is a serious step for the inhabitants of the northern provinces, who continue to fight for their rights and health in a deteriorating environmental situation.
