Thaksin Reveals PM's Anti-Pollution Plan Initiated from Davos

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Royal Thai Government

 

From the snowy heights of Davos, where the World Economic Forum is underway, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued decisive instructions to combat the burgeoning issue of PM2.5 air pollution back home. Her father and political veteran, Thaksin Shinawatra, made the announcement today while rallying support for a local candidate in Sisaket.

 

This proactive approach stems from Prime Minister Paetongtarn's participation in international dialogues in Switzerland, demonstrating her commitment to addressing domestic concerns even while abroad.

 

Among the key steps she has outlined is the introduction of a week-long initiative offering free public transport in Bangkok. This measure aims to reduce the capital's heavy dependency on private vehicles, a major contributor to urban air pollution.

 

In conjunction, stricter regulations have been imposed on construction sites, specifically targeting the emission of black smoke. This move is expected to significantly curb pollutants within city limits.

Yet, the challenge of air pollution extends beyond the urban sprawl into Thailand's lush countrysides. Thaksin, essentially supporting his daughter's policies, highlighted measures directed at the agricultural sector, a known contributor to PM2.5 levels due to the prevalent practice of crop residue burning.

 

Approximately 83% of this practice is linked to rice, maize, and sugarcane cultivation. Farmers have been sternly warned that continued burning will result in withholding of government assistance. Sugar mills, too, have been implicated, with expectations placed upon them to shoulder their share of accountability.

 

Thaksin shared how, during his term as Prime Minister, he advocated for soaking rice stubble instead of burning it. This method enhances soil quality by increasing beneficial microorganisms, potentially leading to better crop yields. His comments reflect a blend of personal legacy and practical solutions in tackling environmental challenges.

 

For immediate relief from the pollutants, a collaborative effort with the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has been initiated to conduct royal rainmaking operations. This strategy aims to clear the air of toxic particles and provide a temporary respite for affected communities.

 

As of 2 p.m. today, Bangkok's air quality index on AQICN.org reported a PM2.5 concentration of 167 micrograms per cubic metre, a figure deemed unhealthy. This surpasses the recommended maximum average of 37.5 µg/m³ over a 24-hour period, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.

 

With these measures in place, the Thai government looks to make significant strides in reducing air pollution, leveraging both international influence and local actions. The broader aim is a healthier environment that prioritises the well-being of its citizens, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-01-24

 

 

[lordgrinz]

Rainmaking and stearn warnings? So, basically no enforcement? How is her all expense paid trip to Davos going, did she buy Daddy a watch? She and her Daddy are like one big joke, and it ain't funny.

[OneMoreFarang]

46 minutes ago, webfact said:

This proactive approach

Which one?

Isn't the idea about "proactive" to do something before it is really really necessary?

 

[ikke1959]

They even can't stop the blacksmoke cars.., Today we went back from Bangkok to Phetchaburi and we have seen at least 30 cars with heavy blacksmoke..There will be many more but no RTP to be seen... Also for the wildfires.. in several places we saw smoke from wildfires although it seems to be forbidden, but as long as the RTP does not enforce any law and stays lazy nothing will change

 

[tomazbodner]

47 minutes ago, webfact said:

Farmers have been sternly warned that continued burning will result in withholding of government assistance.

Come on... seriously now. This isn't even enforced inside Bangkok, let alone anywhere else. This was taken 2 minutes ago...

 

 

That's not the only smoke seen around here. Just no intent on staying outside on balcony longer, holding breath...

[Purdey]

I don't think the Thai government is serious. It doesn't care.

 

[MikeandDow]

47 minutes ago, Purdey said:

I don't think the Thai government is serious. It doesn't care.

 

And you point is ????   I think we all know generating electricy causes air Pollution same as most other countrys, that is NOT the point here !!  it is the uncontrolled burning, poorly maintaned cars and forest fires, Thailand is Not a "Green country" far from it !!

[blaze master]

What a joke these people are. This is crimes against humanity.

 

Air is a pretty needed thing by humans.

 

Pathum thani today...

[CygnusX1]

You could replace all the fossil fuel power plants with nuclear plants or wind turbines, and all of the cars with EVs, and it would do very little to reduce PM2.5, which is almost all from agricultural burning, it’s called the burning season for a reason. Outside the burning season, the air at least outside Bangkok is usually not too bad, it’s the ag burning that causes air pollution throughout the whole country.

[MikeandDow]

This happens every year in thailand some years good some bad, but the Point is !! There is "NO PLAN"  all the goverment does form a committee, and all they do is nothing !! Thai's cannot for some reason Plan ahead !!!

[connda]

2020 We'll fix it next year.

2021 We'll fix it next year.

2022 We'll fix it next year.

2023 We'll fix it next year.

2024 We'll fix it next year.

2025 We'll fix it next year.

2026 We'll fix it next year.

20nn We'll fix it next year.

[Will B Good]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Farmers have been sternly warned that continued burning will result in withholding of government assistance.

 

Stop it...your killing me.

[Will B Good]

4 minutes ago, connda said:

2020 We'll fix it next year.

2021 We'll fix it next year.

2022 We'll fix it next year.

2023 We'll fix it next year.

2024 We'll fix it next year.

2025 We'll fix it next year.

2026 We'll fix it next year.

20nn We'll fix it next year.

 

They need Jim.....he could fix it.

[AZJA]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Zdjęcie dzięki uprzejmości: Royal Thai Government

 

Z śnieżnego wzrostu Davos, gdzie trwa Światowe Forum Ekonomiczne, premier Tajlandii Paetongtarn Shinawatra wydał decydujące instrukcje, aby walczyć z rozwijającym się problemem zanieczyszczenia powietrza PM2,5 w domu. Jej ojciec i weteran polityczny, Thaksin Shinawatra, ogłosili to dzisiaj, zdając poparcie dla lokalnego kandydata w Sisaket.

 

To proaktywne podejście wynika z udziału premiera Paetongtarna w międzynarodowym dialogu w Szwajcarii, demonstrując jej zaangażowanie w rozwiązywanie problemów wewnętrznych nawet za granicą.

 

Wśród kluczowych kroków, które przedstawiła, jest wprowadzenie tygodniowej inicjatywy oferującej bezpłatny transport publiczny w Bangkoku. Celem tego środka jest zmniejszenie silnej zależności stolicy od pojazdów prywatnych, co jest głównym czynnikiem przyczyniającym się do zanieczyszczenia powietrza w miastach.

 

W związku z tym na budowach nałożono bardziej rygorystyczne przepisy, w szczególności ukierunkowane na emisję czarnego dymu. Oczekuje się, że ten ruch znacznie ograniczy zanieczyszczenia w granicach miasta.

 

Jednak wyzwanie zanieczyszczenia powietrza rozciąga się poza rozrost miast na bujne wiejskie wiejskie w Tajlandii. Thaksin, zasadniczo wspierając politykę swojej córki, podkreślił środki skierowane na sektor rolny, co jest znanym czynnikiem przyczyniającym się do poziomu PM2,5 ze względu na dominującą praktykę spalania resztek pożniwnych.

 

Około 83% tej praktyki jest związane z uprawą ryżu, kukurydzy i trzciny cukrowej. Rolnicy zostali surowo ostrzeżeni, że dalsze spalanie spowoduje wstrzymanie pomocy rządowej. Zamieszani również są w toku młyny cukrownicze, z oczekiwaniami nałożonymi na nich, aby uwzględnić ich udział w odpowiedzialności.

 

Thaksin podzielił się tym, jak podczas swojej kadencji jako premier opowiadał się za moczeniem ścierniska ryżu zamiast go spalić. Metoda ta poprawia jakość gleby poprzez zwiększenie korzystnych mikroorganizmów, co może prowadzić do lepszych plonów. Jego komentarze odzwierciedlają połączenie osobistych spuścizny i praktycznych rozwiązań w rozwiązywaniu problemów środowiskowych.

 

W celu natychmiastowej pomocy w przypadku zanieczyszczeń rozpoczęto współpracę z Ministerstwem Rolnictwa i Spółdzielni w celu prowadzenia królewskich operacji produkcji deszczy. Strategia ta ma na celu oczyszczenie powietrza z toksycznych cząstek i zapewnienie tymczasowego wytchnienia dla dotkniętych społeczności.

 

Od godziny 14:00 wskaźnik jakości powietrza w Bangkoku na AQICN.org odnotował stężenie 167 mikrogramów na metr sześcienny, liczbę uznaną za niezdrową. Przewyższa to zalecaną maksymalną średnią wynoszącą 37,5 g/m3 w ciągu 24 godzin, co podkreśla pilną potrzebę rozwiązania problemu.

 

Dzięki tym środkom rząd Tajlandii stara się poczynić znaczne postępy w zmniejszaniu zanieczyszczenia powietrza, wykorzystując zarówno wpływy międzynarodowe, jak i działania lokalne. Szerszym celem jest zdrowsze środowisko, które priorytetowo traktuje dobrostan swoich obywateli, donosi Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-01-24

 

 

 

[AZJA]

The THAI government listens to the psychopaths from DAWOS - it means it is corrupt.

[geisha]

11 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Come on... seriously now. This isn't even enforced inside Bangkok, let alone anywhere else. This was taken 2 minutes ago...

 

 

That's not the only smoke seen around here. Just no intent on staying outside on balcony longer, holding breath...

Send photos and details to the BBC , I’m sure our favorite journalist would have something to say about it. 
Shame and Blame is the only way to get something done. 

[supersomchai]

22 minutes ago, geisha said:

Send photos and details to the BBC , I’m sure our favorite journalist would have something to say about it. 
Shame and Blame is the only way to get something done. 

Exactly right ,once tourists stop coming to thailand ,due to excessive air pollution,then maybe the government will enforce real action

[Aussie999]

"Soaking" it, ok, how does this remove the stubble,  it needs ploughing in... also, it's dry season, where does the water come from.

Again we see words, with little, actually  no, thought on how to achieve it.

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

Contract w Elton Musk... pay Teslah to build an electric stubble cutter...every village gets one...problem solved.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

This proactive approach stems from Prime Minister Paetongtarn's participation in international dialogues in Switzerland, demonstrating her commitment to addressing domestic concerns even while abroad

I wonder how she managed to put the spin on her country having the 4th most polluted city on the globe..

[HaoleBoy]

It's not just BKK!  Pattaya is abysmal with smoke too.  

Pathetic clowns with their "urging" to farmers!  🤡

[Captor]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Royal Thai Government

 

From the snowy heights of Davos, where the World Economic Forum is underway, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued decisive instructions to combat the burgeoning issue of PM2.5 air pollution back home. Her father and political veteran, Thaksin Shinawatra, made the announcement today while rallying support for a local candidate in Sisaket.

 

This proactive approach stems from Prime Minister Paetongtarn's participation in international dialogues in Switzerland, demonstrating her commitment to addressing domestic concerns even while abroad.

 

Among the key steps she has outlined is the introduction of a week-long initiative offering free public transport in Bangkok. This measure aims to reduce the capital's heavy dependency on private vehicles, a major contributor to urban air pollution.

 

In conjunction, stricter regulations have been imposed on construction sites, specifically targeting the emission of black smoke. This move is expected to significantly curb pollutants within city limits.

Yet, the challenge of air pollution extends beyond the urban sprawl into Thailand's lush countrysides. Thaksin, essentially supporting his daughter's policies, highlighted measures directed at the agricultural sector, a known contributor to PM2.5 levels due to the prevalent practice of crop residue burning.

 

Approximately 83% of this practice is linked to rice, maize, and sugarcane cultivation. Farmers have been sternly warned that continued burning will result in withholding of government assistance. Sugar mills, too, have been implicated, with expectations placed upon them to shoulder their share of accountability.

 

Thaksin shared how, during his term as Prime Minister, he advocated for soaking rice stubble instead of burning it. This method enhances soil quality by increasing beneficial microorganisms, potentially leading to better crop yields. His comments reflect a blend of personal legacy and practical solutions in tackling environmental challenges.

 

For immediate relief from the pollutants, a collaborative effort with the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has been initiated to conduct royal rainmaking operations. This strategy aims to clear the air of toxic particles and provide a temporary respite for affected communities.

 

As of 2 p.m. today, Bangkok's air quality index on AQICN.org reported a PM2.5 concentration of 167 micrograms per cubic metre, a figure deemed unhealthy. This surpasses the recommended maximum average of 37.5 µg/m³ over a 24-hour period, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.

 

With these measures in place, the Thai government looks to make significant strides in reducing air pollution, leveraging both international influence and local actions. The broader aim is a healthier environment that prioritises the well-being of its citizens, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-01-24

 

 

Free bus trips?

[runamok27]

13 hours ago, Purdey said:

I don't think the Thai government is serious. It doesn't care.

 

Natural gas burns extremely clean. That's not the problem.

[sammieuk1]

Tony's miracle cure amounts to vote for my cronies that's it  🤔

[Ben Zioner]

Just now, AZJA said:

The THAI government listens to the psychopaths from DAWOS - it means it is corrupt.

Vhat is DAWOS ?

[JimHuaHin]

Totally useless.

 

Thai politicians are mere puppets of Thai big business, as in the USA and other countries.

 

They care nothing about the Thai people or Thailand; all they care about is getting richer, moving assets overseas, getting OS citizenship/passports in preparation to leave when the sh*t hits the fan (as Cambodia's Hun Sen and family and friends have done).

 

Thailand is doomed!!!  Simple as that.

 

Same with the sinking Bangkok problem - known about from at least the 1970s.  Many promises made, but nothing effective achieved.  The Chao Phraya flood plain is sinking - the Trumpish solution - build baby build!!

 

The only hope is the enlightened youth of Thailand, but they have been silenced or imprisoned by the power-wealth elite.

[Merrill]

So all of a sudden we have air pollution problems. The Air pollution problem has been around for years but suddenly the Davos group via Thaksin rears its head. It stinks of the oldest game in the book. Problem reaction solution. So we now know that the thing in the arm to protect us all had SC40 and generated a Spike protine. Now with lowered immune we all are more susceptible to lung infections. Bingo a rise in  lung infection. The farmers are not educated to compost but to burn high pollution PM2.5 goes up. So rather than train them n sustainable farming methods we close farming down as in the Netherlands Uk and the Western World. They are paying farmers to stop farming. I mean we all know that cow fart is the biggest threat to humanity. I mean these cows have been polluting the World for years. So back to problem solution reaction. If you really want reduce pollution in Thailand stop the farmers burning they burn every thing. As for Bangkok  put restrictions on the exhaust fumes yes it can be done by restricting vehicle that don’t comply and having nation wide testing. Also stop the open grinding of asbestos in building and dust from construction. But this as said has always been an issue in Thailand one has to wonder why all of a sudden it is a major issue. I doubt it has much to do with air quality. I just lost my son healthy chap at 47 he was a week after his 3 AstraZeneca he passed with a heart attack nothing at all todo with the u know what in the arm all todo with stress. Anyways what’s Thaksin done no taking orders from the Davos chaps?

[Tarteso]

15 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

They even can't stop the blacksmoke cars..,

Exactly 👍

[harryviking]

Most farmers are still living in the "stone age" and could not care less about these politicians in Bangkok. Stopping these burning practises could be easy if it would cost them a "hand and an arm" to burn! It is pathetic to hear year after year all kind of promises from the different politicians. They are just useless and seems to care more about their private "kindergarten" and counting money in their pockets.

[redwood1]

Doesn't she kind of have that deer in headlights look?