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Most Bangkok public transport free for a week to tackle pollution: minister

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BANGKOK: Thailand will make most public transport in Bangkok free for a week in a bid to curb pollution, a government minister said Friday.

The capital’s Skytrain light rail system and bus services will be free to users from Saturday, transport minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit told reporters, adding: “We hope this policy will help reduce pollution.”

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