His Majesty the King grants
highest honour to late
HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana

Prof Dr Pongsak Angkhasit, president of Chiang Mai University, presides over
a merit making ceremony for the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
The ceremony included offering alms to the 84 monks and took place
on January 9 in front of the Boonsom Martin building at Chiang Mai University.

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Chiang Mai Governor issues public order prohibiting burning

As a result of increasing public concern about pollution in the city, its surrounding areas, and the province itself, the Governor of Chiang Mai, Viboon Sanguanphongs, has issued a public order prohibiting burning of all kinds in open areas. Rubbish incineration and the cutting down of trees are also prohibited. The order is highly specific, and is being sent out to all local administration organisations, and also to government agencies in the province.
Prohibited activities include waste incineration, the burning of twigs, leaves, agricultural residue and the burning of areas of forest. Officers are being sent out to instruct the public in alternative ways of eradicating or recycling waste, as recommended by the governor. The province has also designated certain areas as forest fire protection zones. It is hoped that officers will be able to persuade local people to abandon their traditional burning practices and replace them with new methods of waste management in order to produce fertilizer. Any breaches of the new public order will be severely dealt with under the law.

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