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  1. On 1/8/2025 at 5:20 AM, webfact said:

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    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has stepped up the battle against Thailand's air pollution crisis, with PM2.5 fine particulate matter levels reaching hazardous levels. Following a decisive cabinet meeting, she has prolonged the directive to engage various ministries to anchor efforts in achieving lower pollution levels than last year.

     

    After the meeting, Ms. Paetongtarn addressed the press at Government House, highlighting the concerning rise in dust levels across provinces, as evidenced by satellite images revealing more heat spots. The priority, she said, was clear-cut measures implemented by both relevant governmental bodies and sugarcane farmers, who are often responsible for agricultural burning.

     

    Last year’s dust pollution, largely attributed to 70% of agricultural burning, has seen a commendable reduction to 30-35% this year. This achievement follows initiatives spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, persuading farmers to adopt less harmful burning practices.

     

    Further sharpening the focus, the Prime Minister has tasked the cabinet with better control of gas emissions while urging the Transport Ministry to intensify scrutiny over large vehicles emitting excessive fumes. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior is to mobilise the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and local administrative bodies to tackle air quality issues vigorously.

     

    In an era of heightened public sensitivity to pollution, Ms. Paetongtarn assured comprehensive governmental collaboration across all sectors. With implemented and ongoing measures, she expressed optimism for a marked reduction in pollution levels compared to last year.


     

    The urgency of the situation was starkly illustrated on Tuesday morning when Bangkok experienced "red" hazardous PM2.5 levels. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) reported average PM2.5 concentrations of 88.6 microgrammes per cubic metre in Bangkok over 24 hours—more than double the government-set safe threshold of 37.5 µg/m³. Alarming levels were recorded across all 50 districts, hitting 96.7 µg/m³ in Bang Kho Laem.

     

    Neighbouring provinces such as Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, and Pathum Thani also faced severe pollution, with levels hitting 83.6, 80.9, 79.5, and 79.1 µg/m³ respectively. The Pollution Control Department forecasted that PM2.5 levels would continue to rise throughout Greater Bangkok from Wednesday to Friday.

     

    With these steps and increased vigilance, the Thai government looks to assuage this rampant environmental issue, promising a clearer and healthier path ahead for its residents. The initiatives underscore a national commitment to not only tackle present air quality challenges but also lay a foundation for sustainable environmental stewardship in the future, reported Bangkok Post.

     

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    -- 2025-01-08

     

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    Another lackey demanding action with no plan for fire starters. 

  2. On 1/7/2025 at 6:38 PM, Terrance8812 said:

    After watching this video you get the impression that the 20,000,000 to 30,000,000 mainland Chinese tourists that come here every year are no longer coming for just short stays, but are looking to eventually set themselves up here and immigrate permanently. 

     

    Do you think places like Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand will eventually become overrun with mainland Chinese residents, some of whom might become involved in illegal business and other similar activities?
     

    And will they eventually start to disrupt the peaceful way of life in the north if they do start building larger Chinese communities in Thailand in order to cater to their own culture and lifestyles rather than integrating into the local way of life?


    https://youtu.be/oIDsvIQ0UvM

    Already overrun, here. Our Moobahn is now about 30% Chinese. Lots of families with kids.  

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