People acknowledge the problems, but do not believe politicians can help, one Green candidate said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
She cautiously welcomed politicians finally talking about the issue, but characterised many of their election promises as “loosey-goosey” in detail.A long-time campaigner on air pollution, Ms Weenarin said voters’ growing awareness of the issue was encouraging.
“This is something that has to be above political or business interests, whether that’s the case or not is to be seen.” Air pollution is blamed on poor rural farmers burning their crops, he said, but they are paid by huge multinational Thai firms. Mr Verapol Charasirilert was studying in Chiang Mai but returned to Bangkok because the pollution was so bad.
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