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| Kho Samet Island, ThailandPhotographer: Cynthia SindinahFrom: Gung Hei Fat Choy! TB Code: [photo=200284] Kho Samet Island, ThailandIn 1992, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) reported that the Thai capital was one of the most air-polluted cities in the world due to the city's notorious traffic problems. Approximately one million Bangkok residents are thought to suffer from allergies, respiratory problems, and premature deaths due to air pollution. However bad it is now, the signs are improving, as the Thai government has moved to take steps to address the pollution problem. |