A government spokesman revealed that the prime minister is concerned about people following the inclement weather situation from summer storms in the upper northern provinces and the PM 2.5 situation, and has ordered relevant agencies to speed up their assistance.

On March 18, 2023, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs

Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

Concerned about the inclement weather situation caused by summer storms in many provinces in the upper northern region.

Including the situation of PM 2.5 by instructing relevant agencies to follow up

Take care and help the people in the northern provinces affected by the summer storm.

And hail fell in Chiang Mai and Lampang provinces while strictly monitoring forest fires in Chiang Rai province.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that

Data from the Thai Meteorological Department

It was found that during today until March 21, 2023, the areas of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Lamphun and Lampang were affected by the summer storm.

The easterly wind and the southeasterly wind prevail over upper Thailand.

causing thunderstorms in 20 per cent of the area in upper Thailand and isolated thundershowers

With gusty winds in some places, the minimum temperature is 18-25 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature is 31-39 degrees Celsius.

Lampang hail in the area

At the same time, the Prime Minister monitored the situation of small dust particles or PM 2.5 in northern provinces.

found that the situation improved

But hot spots or hotspots have also been found by ordering to monitor, control and extinguish forest fires in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces until the forest fire situation returns to normal.

“The Prime Minister continuously monitors the situation that affects the people.

Including inclement weather, PM 2.5 dust, instructing relevant agencies to survey the damage

Provide urgent assistance to affected people,” Mr. Anucha said.