AIR pollution in the Thai capital Bangkok forced the closure of more than 350 schools, city authorities said, the highest number in five years.

BANGKOK: The government of Thailand has announced making public transport free for a week in the capital Bangkok to curb the smog and ease traffic

The country is also seasonally affected by smoke from fires lit by farmers across South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Smog levels are soaring in Bangkok, prompting city officials to take measures including making public transport free of charge for a week. Most forms of public transport can be used free of charge from Saturday until January 31,