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IN PICS: Pollution level soars ALARMINGLY in Bangkok; govt deploys drones for artificial rain

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Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha ordered inspections of factories to measure the pollution they are emitting. But he warned that implementing radical solutions could cause inconveniences that people might be unwilling to accept. A parent and child wear protective masks for the high levels of air pollution (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha ordered inspections of factories to measure the pollution they are emitting. But he warned that implementing radical solutions could cause inconveniences that people might be unwilling to accept. A parent and child wear protective masks for the high levels of air pollution (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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A political storm has also arisen in Bangkok with critics calling the drones a meaningless stunt. Governor Asawin acknowledged that drones aren't a long-term solution but said he thinks every bit of effort helps, but he also said that those critising him for drones, would otherwise criticize him for doing nothing. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
A political storm has also arisen in Bangkok with critics calling the drones a meaningless stunt. Governor Asawin acknowledged that drones aren't a long-term solution but said he thinks every bit of effort helps, but he also said that those critising him for drones, would otherwise criticize him for doing nothing. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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