Chiang Mai, The Prime Minister gives 2 million KN95 masks to local people to distribute to the public to protect against PM2.5, saying even though they don't help much, But it is a symbol of concern and encouragement, inviting "Chunlapan" to stop by and take pictures of cheering signs for the entire term. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Presided over the ceremony to present 2 million KN 95 masks through local administrative organizations and public health agencies to the people of Chiang Mai. To protect against PM 2.5 dust during periods of dense dust levels. at the Royal Park Rajapruek meeting room As soon as we arrived, many people came to welcome us and ask to take pictures with the Prime Minister while holding up signs with messages of encouragement. The Prime Minister stopped by to take photos with the sign. with a message stating We Chiang Mai people want Prime Minister Nit to stay for the full term" and called Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, also cam e to take photos. The Prime Minister then greeted the people and stated that PM 2.5 is a big problem. Even a face mask won't help much. But it's enough to help. It is considered a symbol of concern. And thank you for everyone trying to help reduce the PM 2.5 problem, including not burning forests. Processing agricultural products into energy instead of burning them. Even today, PM 2.5 in Chiang Mai is still one of the highest in the world. But to be able to continue working, we have to look at the positives as the amount available, if compared to last year, has decreased by more than half. It is considered a good starting point to enter the season with a lot of PM 2.5. The Prime Minister also confirmed that government agencies including the Ministry of Interior Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Local government organizations try to pay attention. And thank you to all our brothers and sisters who help take care of the environment to achieve the right to clean air. He hopes that these 2 million ma sks will help alleviate some of the problem. And I confirm that there is still a lot of work to be done. To alleviate such problems. Source: Thai News Agency