A teleconference was held on April 7, chaired by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone and Myanmar Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing, aimed at addressing the issue of transboundary haze in the region.
During the meeting, Prayut proposed the implementation of the Clear Sky Strategy as an effective mechanism to tackle the problem.
According to the strategy, each country should commit to reducing hotspots in line with the Chiang Rai Plan of Action adopted by five Mekong Sub-region countries in 2017.
Thailand will play a role in promoting cooperation with Laos and Myanmar through relevant bilateral mechanisms at local levels. The persistent air pollution in northern Thailand has raised concerns among both residents and visitors.
