CHIANG RAI, Feb 29 – The haze problem in Thailand’s northern provinces has cut the number of tourists in Chiang Rai by more than 20 per cent and is continuing gradually on a downward trend if the problem continues to persist, according to Chiang Rai Tourism Council President Somkiat Chuentheerawong.

Provincial workers were assigned to spray water into the air in may locations to reduce the dust particle level and believe that the situation is improving.

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