PMs Office Permanent Secretary orders officials to address PM2.5

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - As a number of areas, particularly in Bangkok, are dealing with higher levels of particulate matter of 25 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5), the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, Teerapat Prayoonsit, has visited Bang Khun Thian district, Bangkok, to look into the cause of the dust problem, and has instructed related units to address the issue jointly.

 

Mr. Teerapat, as chairman of the subcommittee in charge of providing air pollution information to the public, together with the Deputy Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, Thalearngsak Petchsuwan, and environment and sanitation officials, traveled to Bang Khun Thian to identify the cause of the PM2.5 problem on Kanchanaphisek road. The Bangkok Air Pollution Coordination and Resolution Center reported that PM2.5 levels in the district reached 75 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding the safety threshold of 50 micrograms. Bang Khon Thian also had the highest levels in Bangkok.

 

The Permanent Secretary said there may be several factors contributing to the PM2.5 problem on Kanchanaphisek road, as cars are increasing their speed on expressways and many trucks pass through the area. There is also road construction, car repair shops in communities, small and large factories as well as trucks parking while leaving the engine running. Related units have been instructed to look into the situation, inspect all vehicles emitting black exhaust fumes and follow up on the PM2.5 levels. The situation in the area should improve. People can report air pollution information via the Pollution Control Department’s 1650 hotline service.

 

 

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Thanks for reporting, now all we need is actual action, and transparent and reportable results.

I just went to let my dog out for a wee, turned on the torch and couldn't quite believe what I saw, the smog is thick and is just drifting around. 

Same orders as last year and the year beforw that? The orders to find solutions that never come because the orders aren't accompanied with a formulated workable solution, nor a budget. The permanent secretary just flapping his gums resulting in noise pollution.

44 minutes ago, Aussieroaming said:

Same orders as last year and the year beforw that? The orders to find solutions that never come because the orders aren't accompanied with a formulated workable solution, nor a budget. The permanent secretary just flapping his gums resulting in noise pollution.

Same with the flooding. Officials will "monitor the situation".

Well, a big THANK YOU to the officials for doing a great job. Air quality saw immediate improvements.

 

It went from this, yesterday:

 

 

to this, today:

 

 

If the good work continues, we'll all be happy to see this:

 

Better include EMS with that address.

For five years nothing significant in accomplishments has been achieved.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The Permanent Secretary said there may be several factors contributing to the PM2.5 problem on Kanchanaphisek road, as cars are increasing their speed on expressways and many trucks pass through the area. There is also road construction, car repair shops in communities, small and large factories as well as trucks parking while leaving the engine running.

 

None of those conditions apply in my Bangkok neighborhood, and yet the pollution is still awful - so please try another guess.

6 hours ago, MaiDong said:

all we need is actual action

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This high pressure weather pattern pinning pollution down to the ground drifts down from China picking up additional dust from illegal crop burning on the way. I for one  on the East Coast feel it's earlier  and worse than usual giving me a constant  headache! Long weekends with  many vehicles  do not help!