snoop1130 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has called for the establishment of a national committee and an agency dedicated to combating the PM2.5 air pollution crisis, a pressing issue for both Bangkok and the northern regions of Thailand. In a recent academic publication, TDRI outlines a comprehensive strategy to tackle the fine particulate matter that plagues the nation's air. Authored by distinguished fellow Nipon Poapongsakorn along with researchers Sutthipat Ratchakom and Kamphol Pantakua, the paper advocates for a sandbox-type management system in the north and revisions to existing pollution control laws. It underscores the necessity of a big data system for tracking pollution hotspots across Thailand and its neighbors, urging for an adequate budget for local management and international collaboration to reduce cross-border fire hotspots. The research identifies major causes of pollution in Bangkok, including temperature inversion, carbon emissions from congested traffic, reliance on fossil fuels for electricity, and a high concentration of factories. Despite efforts to shift towards renewable energy sources, such as solar and biomass, renewables account for only 18% of the energy mix. The paper also highlights the adverse effects of emissions from over 3 million diesel vehicles and the prevalence of factory emissions in the area surrounding Bangkok. In the northeast, agricultural burning emerges as a significant contributor to air quality deterioration, with around 580,000 rai of land repeatedly burned over the past decade. Cross-border agricultural fires further exacerbate the air pollution crisis, presenting a challenging issue that requires regional cooperation for effective management. By Krajangwit Johjit Full story: NNT 2024-03-25 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 Keep talking chap, the season will be over soon for another year (in which nothing happens) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 16 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: the establishment of a national committee Classic Thai. Form a committee. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aussie999 Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 No matter what they say, we will see the same problem next year, and the following years... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 that is grim Thailand cannot aford to do anything 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has called for the establishment of a national committee and an agency dedicated to combating the PM2.5 air pollution crisis, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Quote TDRI Proposes National Action to Combat PM2.5 Crisis So, what's this "National Action"? I couldn't find it in the article... Everybody breathe in, turn toward Burma and breathe out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Just smelling the burning leaves and plastic all over Hua Hin around Hin Lek Fai, can make people sick on holiday., 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Most Thais don't give a sheite, they just don't understand it, they will be burning their land and rubbish wherever they are, without a thought for neighbors or their property. VID_20240107_173000 - Copy (2) - Trim.3gp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 How to translate “Blah Blah” to Thai language ? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 21 hours ago, snoop1130 said: ........the paper advocates for a sandbox-type management system in the north and revisions to existing pollution control laws. It underscores the necessity of a big data system...... Surely leveraging soft power through the implementation of artificial intelligence would be more effective.....😋 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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