Thailand's Air Quality Could Cloud Songkran Festival

BANGKOK - The long-awaited relaunch of Thailand's Songkran festival could be overshadowed by the country's air pollution.

In the northern city of Chiang Mai, a thick haze of air pollution has been present in recent weeks, and experts are warning that conditions are likely to hamper tourism surrounding the upcoming national holiday.

Thailand is set to mark its famed New Year festivities for the first time in