Gov disbands Phuket haze committee

Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: The committee monitoring the Indonesian haze that descended on Phuket earlier this week was disbanded by Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada yesterday.

“Even though we have officially closed down the committee, all officers remain on call in case the issue arises again,” Governor Chamroen said. “At this stage, we will continue to monitor the air pollution levels – it is something that can never be ignored.”

The 24-hour average for Phuket was down to 22 micrograms [PM10] per cubic meter by 8am this morning, which is within safe limits, confirmed Pornsri Suthanarak, the director of the Regional Environmental Office. The average had already dropped to safe levels by yesterday morning (story here).

However, average air pollution levels climbed up to 201 earlier this week, causing delays at Phuket International Airport and forcing local government bodies to hand out face masks to the elderly and infirm and others affected by the haze (video story here).

Indonesian Consul Triyogo Jatmiko met with Governor Chamroen on Thursday to detail what efforts were being made to put out the Indonesian forest fires that continue to belch the thick haze over the region

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-- Phuket Gazette 2015-10-10

Is this a paid position, and if so what qualifications are required to be considered? These press releases could be made very informative to the general public with just a little effort by news hounds. Especially when the reputation of the area mentioned is considered.

Perhaps they will form it again when the wind changes direction..........

As long as the sun rises tomorrow, you can bet on 1 certainty,same place,same country,same result next year.