Neighbours urged to tackle haze crisis

Fire trucks spray water to fight smoke haze in the centre of Chiang Rai province late last month. (Photo: Public Relations Department)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is attempting to accelerate regional efforts to contain transboundary haze pollution, which is affecting upper Thailand badly, ministry spokeswoman Kanchana Patarachoke said on Saturday.

"Sustainable efforts to curb transboundary haze pollution require cooperation from all sides, namely the public, private, agricultural, industrial and civil sectors," said Ms Kanchana.