Thailand’s new air quality standard to take effect on June 1st

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand has decided to implement a new PM2.5 standard level, reduced from 50 microns (microgram/cubic metre) to 37.5 microns, and a new air quality index (AQI) standard, reduced from 91 to 75.1, from June 1st, to bring them in line with the World Health Organisation’s standards, according to Jatuporn Buruspat, permanent secretary of natural resources and environment.

 

Under the new standard, the AQI will be divided into five levels, each colour coded.

 

-The AQI 0-25 (Blue) level means that the air quality is very good, suitable for all out-door and tourism activities.

 

-The AQI 26-50 (Green) level means air quality is good enough for people to undertake general activities as normal.

 

-The AQI 51-100 (Yellow) level means moderate air quality, in which healthy people can perform out-door activities as normal. Those who have to take special care for their health, however, should reduce out-door activity if they develop a cough or experience breathing difficulties.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-new-air-quality-standard-to-take-effect-on-june-1st/

 

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[KannikaP]

And how will these standards be enforced/implemented?

[richard_smith237]

Excellent... Thats the issue of region air-quality resolved with a few coloured maps then !!! 

 

Meanwhile... there will be no improvement whatsoever...

 

Just another announcement... more hot air, more ‘look at us we are doing something while doing nothing’ statements from the authorities. 

 

 

I’m sure neighbouring countries are also to blame, but while Thailand still does not effectively deal with the ‘burning’ of fields not much will change. 

 

[richard_smith237]

10 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

And how will these standards be enforced/implemented?

Any cartographer who uses the old colours will be publicly shamed for bringing the reputation of Thailand into disrepute and moved to an inactive position !!!... ????

[Celsius]

I can breathe better already

[bignok]

41 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

And how will these standards be enforced/implemented?

Take 210 minus 190 you get 20. All well!

 

Nothing will change. Just another colour on the AQI websites 555

[Sunderland]

The updated WHO guidelines state that annual average concentrations of PM_2.5 should not exceed 5 µg/m³, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 µg/m³ more than 3 - 4 days per year.
 

Interim targets have been set to support the planning of incremental milestones toward cleaner air, particularly for cities, regions and countries that are struggling with high air pollution levels. For PM_2.5 these are:

• 35 µg/m³ annual mean, 75 µg/m³ 24-hour mean. (level 1)
• 25 µg/m³ annual mean, 50 µg/m³ 24-hour mean. (level 2)
• 15 µg/m³ annual mean, 37.5 µg/m³ 24-hour mean. (level 3)
• 10 µg/m³ annual mean, 25 µg/m³ 24-hour mean. (level 4)
  
  Therefore, Thailand is aiming to scrape the barrel and seek to achieve the lowest interim target.

[Tropicalevo]

Hey Uncle Tu.

Lowering your 'standards' does not make it easier for people to breath.

[dingdongrb]

4 hours ago, KannikaP said:

And how will these standards be enforced/implemented?

By using the same process that driving regulations are enforced.

[stoner]

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

-The AQI 0-25 (Blue) level means that the air quality is very good, suitable for all out-door and tourism activities.

sooooooooo by this measure there was 2 days in 2022 that were suitable. hi thailand this is planet earth. how are ya ? 

Edited May 3, 2023 by stoner

[stoner]

17 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Hey Uncle Tu.

Lowering your 'standards' does not make it easier for people to breath.

i often find myself lowering my standards while walking down soi 6 towards the end of the night. 

[NorthernRyland]

This is like setting a goal to hike up Doi Suthep and then when you failed at that you proceeded to make a new goal to climb Everest. Makes no sense and shows a real detachment from reality.

[ikke1959]

They can make levels whatsoever, but how to enforce them and to achieve better air quality are the main questions...Higher or lower who cares, if nothing is done

[spidermike007]

It is possible that the new opposition leadership would be wiling to defy big Agra, and start enforcing the laws against burning. Up until now, we have seen nothing but obedience and shame and cowardice. 

[connda]

Of course.  After the rains have set in and the air is clear.

"See!  We our legislation cleaned the air quick quick!!!"

Lets have this discussion in March 2024.  ????

[Gknrd]

Another joke of the day from the powers in charge. Next.

[Robert Tyrrell]

Good Morning,

 

setting a standard and enforcing a standard are two different things in Thailand ???? 

How about enforcing pollution control on motor vehicles and motorcycles, EMISSIONS TESTING  !! Assuring holding Factories to the same testing and enforcement standards !! And certainly Ban !! ALL !! Agricultural burning as well, NOW THATS SETTING A STANDARD AND ENFORCING IT !! OTHERWISE THIS STANDARD THAILAND HAS SET IS LIP SERVICE ONLY !! 

[Bim Smith]

I just explained the new rules to my lovely Thai wife. She looked at me like a dog who had just been shown a card trick, smiled then walked away. 

Edited May 3, 2023 by Bim Smith

[Reigntax]

8 hours ago, stoner said:

i often find myself lowering my standards while walking down soi 6 towards the end of the night. 

That’s just the natural result of having recharged beer goggles

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand has decided to implement a new PM2.5 standard level, reduced from 50 microns (microgram/cubic metre) to 37.5 microns, and a new air quality index (AQI) standard, reduced from 91 to 75.1, from June 1st, to bring them in line with the World Health Organisation’s standards, according to Jatuporn Buruspat, permanent secretary of natural resources and environment.

How about reducing the PM2.5?

[nigelforbes]

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

How about reducing the PM2.5?

PM2.5 is typically calculated as a percentage of PM10 so if one falls, the other falls also. PM10 is larger microns that typically fall to ground sooner because they are heavier. PM2.5 are lighter and travel further. When something is burned, both PM2.5 and PM10 are produced. But some products, by their very make up and design, produce more PM2.5 than PM10, maize for example.

[nigelforbes]

2 minutes ago, nigelforbes said:

PM2.5 is typically calculated as a percentage of PM10 so if one falls, the other falls also. PM10 is larger microns that typically fall to ground sooner because they are heavier. PM2.5 are lighter and travel further. When something is burned, both PM2.5 and PM10 are produced. But some products, by their very make up and design, produce more PM2.5 than PM10, maize for example.

Aww, confused so early in the morning, I know it's difficult to understand.

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, KannikaP said:

And how will these standards be enforced/implemented?

Just a number on paper........

[Tom H]

50% to go:)

[Tom H]

Good that they dont have CO2 sensors.

[Bangkok Barry]

14 hours ago, KannikaP said:

And how will these standards be enforced/implemented?

Of course, they won't.

1 - No-one has yet been bothered to crack down on illegal burning. Finding the source of the burning means going outside the air-con office and it's hot out there.

2 - Nature doesn't give a rat's fart about artificial borders that humans put up, so the air will also arrive without a visa from other countries.

[1happykamper]

14 hours ago, KannikaP said:

And how will these standards be enforced/implemented?

The same way vehicle speeds are neasured and enforced.  Not at all.

[klauskunkel]

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Thailand’s new air quality standard to take effect on June 1st

Tremendous effort. The government has to rest now.

[stix40]

And ?

[Venom]

Old system

0-50 green

50-100 yellow

100-150 orange

150-200 red

200-250 purple 

 

So basically they added

blue 0-25

Changed

orange (100-200)

Red 200+

 

 So basically red was replaced with orange and purple was replaced with red! ???? 

 

TIT