Bangkok, Dec. 6 -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed governors of all northern provinces to prioritise tackling seasonal air pollution, while allowing flexibility for government employees to work from home where necessary.

The premier said he had instructed governors to step up measures against the renewed spike in PM2.5 fine-dust pollution, stressing stringent enforcement against open burning, similar to last year.

Coordination with neighbouring countries to curb transboundary haze is an issue that continues to be raised in ASEAN forums. But focusing on what Thailand can control domestically, and it has already decreased significantly, the leader said.

Last year, Thailand enforced a ban on open burning in its nort...