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Black smoke-belching buses nearing the end of the road

A ruling is due soon in a drawn-out court battle to clean up emissions

Stifling, dirty and dangerous, air pollution from traffic is one of the biggest headaches for Bangkok people, but most endure it even as they complain bitterly about it.

A public bus emits black fumes while stuck in a jam in Bangkok traffic in this file photo. A group of Bangkok citizens took city bus operators to court 10 years ago, and a final ruling is expected soon. AFP

With few options available to get the authorities to take action, three Bangkok citizens decided enough was enough and took the issue to court a decade ago.

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