THAILAND AIR POLLUTION

Monks wear face masks while collecting alms for protection against air pollution in Thailand

epa10576379 Thai Buddhist monks wear face masks while collecting morning alms outside the temple on a day made hazy by smog and haze from heavy concentrations of fine particulate matter, in Bangkok, Thailand, 17 April 2023. Air pollution caused by forest fires and widespread crop burning in Thailand and neighboring countries has resulted in hazardous levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), affecting 1.32 million people nationwide. Air pollution is linked to health problems such as respiratory diseases and skin and eye infections, according to the Disease Control Department. The Thai government seeks joint operations with Myanmar and Laos to combat the transnational pollution after toxic dust levels spiked above safe levels for people in all three countries. EPA/NARONG SANGNAK

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