Chiang Rai faces haze problem

CHIANG RAI, March 26 (TNA) - Smog and dust particles in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, bordering Myanmar has dropped after it has been threatening the health of local people there in the past four days, officials said Sunday. However, dust particle levels were measured at 129 micrograms per cubic metre in front of public health office in the district on Sunday morning, still higher than 120 microgramms, which is acceptable level of dust particles, officials said. Children including the elderly and especially those suffering from respiratory illnesses are advised not to stay outdoor and to always wear face masks. (TNA)