Thai Prime Minister Signs Clean Air Bill During Visit to Chiang Mai to Tackle Air Pollution

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At 9:30 AM, on January 11th, 2024, Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister, signed a Clean Air bill while visiting Chiang Mai to follow up on public transportation networks and air pollution problems.

Previously, Srettha publicly revealed that the Clean Air bill was presented at the most recent cabinet meeting by both government and opposition sectors to alleviate air pollution in Thailand in a similar approach.

 

The Clean Air bill had been reviewed by Thai citizens and relevant agencies before being inspected according to law by the Thai Council of State.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-12

 

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[stoner]

 

 

[worgeordie]

It's going to take a lot more than signing a piece of paper ,it needs boots on the ground

up in the hills ,let the arsonists know you are taking this matter serious ,set fires ,you go

to jail ....

 

regards Worgeordie

[ChaiyaTH]

Might as well sign toilet paper.

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Thai PM sparks a brighter future: Electric mass transit pledge to zap pollution in Chiang Mai
by Mitch Connor 

 

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin examines an electric songtaew in Chiang Mai on Thursday, January 11. Picture courtesy of Pattarayut Fakpol.

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged to foster the development of electric mass transit systems as a solution to the persistent air pollution issues plaguing the northern province. 61 year old Thai prime minister noted that the fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) levels had considerably decreased since his last visit on November 28 of the previous year.

The air quality has indeed improved since April of the previous year when the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) detected 302 hotspots, thereby escalating the situation to a critical level. The air pollution problem has adversely affected tourism in Chiang Mai, deterring both local and international tourists due to potential health risks.

 

PM Srettha noted that to tackle these issues, the government and local authorities have initiated short to long-term plans. A significant component of these initiatives is the Transport Ministry’s plan to enhance the province’s mass transportation system, which would not only alleviate the PM2.5 levels caused by traffic congestion but also provide convenience for tourists, said the Thai prime minister.

“Chiang Mai is a major city that is yet to have a rapid mass transit system. The introduction of a monorail service would not only benefit local commuters but also contribute to the economic growth.”

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-12

 

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[tomazbodner]

In cities, banning ICE vehicles and burning, like BBQ vendors, makes a lot of sense. You remove millions of pollution producers and replace them with a handful of powerful polluters outside the cities.

 

This way cities produce little air pollution themselves.

 

Now you go to cap pollution on these few large targets, where small actions bring large effects. Particle filters in thermal power plants, as well as capturing the CO2 and redirecting it to greenhouses to increase growth, and using heat generated for some other benefits, like supplying hot water nearby so residences no longer require water heaters, etc. There are many things that could be done.

 

But challenges remain the large scale burning of agricultural land and forest clearing, which cause environmental devastation and vast amounts of air pollution. But Indonesia, when there was still political will, did a lot about that. By using satellites to identify fires, and penalise land owners by banning use or confiscation of land for repeat offenders.

 

There are ways. But is Thailand having a political will beyond signing a piece of paper to put anything into practice? Yet to see, but not holding my breath.

[Tropicalevo]

This guy is full of bull manure and is just bankrupting Thailand.

Dear Mr PM - look at the burning first.

How on earth do you force people to use mass transit systems without banning ALL vehicles.

[ourmanflint]

55 minutes ago, tomazbodner said:

In cities, banning ICE vehicles and burning, like BBQ vendors, makes a lot of sense. You remove millions of pollution producers and replace them with a handful of powerful polluters outside the cities.

 

This way cities produce little air pollution themselves.

 

Now you go to cap pollution on these few large targets, where small actions bring large effects. Particle filters in thermal power plants, as well as capturing the CO2 and redirecting it to greenhouses to increase growth, and using heat generated for some other benefits, like supplying hot water nearby so residences no longer require water heaters, etc. There are many things that could be done.

 

But challenges remain the large scale burning of agricultural land and forest clearing, which cause environmental devastation and vast amounts of air pollution. But Indonesia, when there was still political will, did a lot about that. By using satellites to identify fires, and penalise land owners by banning use or confiscation of land for repeat offenders.

 

There are ways. But is Thailand having a political will beyond signing a piece of paper to put anything into practice? Yet to see, but not holding my breath.

Pass a bill banning farming on recently burned and cleared land and confiscate crops grown on such land. Simple. Just no one wants the bother of policing it

[newbee2022]

I wonder what will be the outcome of his "tackling"?

No burning of garbage anymore or only for certain months? 

Or everybody will get a free air purifier? 😳🙏

 

[Tarteso]

😂😂😂