Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said law enforcement is the key to controlling PM2.5 pollution which has covered the country over the past few weeks.
Gen Prawit, who is also the chairman of the National Environment Board, said the NEB acknowledges all state agencies have put in place their own set of rules and regulations to deal with the smog crisis.
However, he said, these rules and regulations need to be stringently enforced, with cooperation from the public.
"The law must be seriously implemented to help combat the haze at the source," he said.
"Provincial governors, including the governor of Bangkok, are the commanders at the frontline of the fight against the haze. Other agencies must support and listen to their directives."
Gen Prawit said the government is treating the problem as a priority issue, before adding the problem can be tackled with adequate education, effective monitoring and routine evaluation of ongoing efforts.
On Thursday, dust levels in Bangkok ranged between 52-68 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³).
