Smog causes 2.6 billion baht economic loss in Bangkok: research

[webfact]

Smog causes 82-mln-USD economic loss in Bangkok: research

Source: Xinhua

 

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BANGKOK, (Xinhua) -- The Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) said on Monday that initial economic loss from the fine dust fouling the air in Bangkok and surrounding areas is estimated at 2.6 billion baht (82 million U.S. dollars) or more.

 

K-Research attributed it mainly to lost opportunities in tourism. "The initial opportunity cost for tourism was at 1-3.5 billion baht, representing 2.5-4.5 percent of tourism income contributed by Bangkok," said the report.

 

However, the report also said smog problem is not a new issue in Thailand as it occurs in the northern region every year during the cold and dry season.

 

Full story: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-01/28/c_137781640.htm

 

-- Xinhua 2019-01-29

[sammieuk1]

I would say its a drop in the ocean compared with a Brexit pound and a raging baht???? 

[VocalNeal]

Not to mention the money lost as a result of traffic congestion but that has been going on for years and no one cares.

[RotBenz8888]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

mainly to lost opportunities in tourism

But still record tourist arrivals? Maybe they all died of breathing problems, and never got to spend any money.

[grumbleweed]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

K-Research attributed it mainly to lost opportunities in tourism

I'm sure TAT will be along shortly to "clear the air"

[fruitman]

Wait for the multinational companies moving to a cleaner city/country.....

[unamazedloso]

they dont care! all around my house tonight will have sugarcane burnt. about 100 or so rai.... Ive been complaining for years as do many others. Officials always side with the dumbasses!

[Vacuum]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

economic loss from the fine dust fouling the air in Bangkok and surrounding areas is estimated at 2.6 billion baht (82 million U.S. dollars) or more

Aah, the love of money. What about people who lives in the city and has to inhale this deadly air?

[Eligius]

The only thing that MIGHT make them actually DO something is the fear that they will lose masses of money as a result of this totally disgraceful and unacceptable pollution.

 

Otherwise - they could not give a damn.

[connda]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Smog causes 82-mln-USD economic loss in Bangkok: research

Is that all? 

[mok199]

Ya that's a <deleted> shame  ,what about my family and the millions of others now with coughs and respritory issues....

[Jonmarleesco]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

the report also said smog problem is not a new issue in Thailand

I think we all know that. As do the authorities, who sit on their collective a__e and do s_d all to improve the situation.

[fruitman]

3 hours ago, Eligius said:

The only thing that MIGHT make them actually DO something is the fear that they will lose masses of money as a result of this totally disgraceful and unacceptable pollution.

 

Otherwise - they could not give a damn.

If you were a multinational big company who was going to expand into Asia...would you setup the HQ in stinky BKK with it's smog and where nobody speaks enlgish and being selfish is the national attitude????

[madmen]

If you were a multinational big company who was going to expand into Asia...would you setup the HQ in stinky BKK with it's smog and where nobody speaks enlgish and being selfish is the national attitude????

Dude how nieve. It's about the money.. Offshore is always about the money so which large corporation gives a shit about air quality

Welcome to the real world!