Chiang Mai and Mae Sot district in Tak province continued to suffer from severe air pollution caused by seasonal smog, as particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) in these two areas rose beyond safe levels, posing serious health threats to local people.

The Mae Wong Dam controversy is back in the headlines following the Administrative Court’s ruling late last month that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other parties concerned must adhere to Article 67 of the 2007 Constitution in dealing with the matter.