Bangkokians Dub State Efforts to Combat PM2.5 as Ineffective: Poll

[webfact]

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In a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), a significant portion of Bangkok's residents expressed dissatisfaction with the efforts of state agencies in managing the capital's persistent PM2.5 pollution crisis. This pressing environmental issue has seen growing public concern over government actions and their efficacy.

 

The poll, aimed at gauging public perception, highlighted that a hefty 76.49% of respondents rated the government’s handling of the PM2.5 pollution as less than efficient. Specifically, 41.15% found the efforts to be somewhat inefficient, while 35.34% considered them completely inefficient. Only 3.13% of those surveyed felt the interventions were very efficient, indicating widespread public discontent.

 

Despite the government's initiative of offering free public transport for a week in a bid to mitigate pollution levels, the measure appears to have fallen flat with the populace. A substantial 68.78% of participants opined that this initiative had little to no impact on reducing PM2.5 levels, with only 6.72% acknowledging a significant benefit.

 

The response from City Hall, which included closing educational institutions and promoting remote work among private and public sector employees, received mixed reactions. While some 34.89% believed these moves were somewhat helpful, a closer look revealed scepticism: 33.21% thought they did very little, and 24.50% said they were ineffective.

When queried about which government entity should take the lead in battling Bangkok's ultrafine dust woes, the Pollution Control Department was favoured by 41.15% of respondents. Other bodies, like the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, also featured prominently in public expectations.

 

Interestingly, 17.56% of those surveyed expressed a lack of faith in any government agency to effectively combat the pollution problem, reflecting a growing frustration that underscores the urgent need for more impactful solutions.

 

The comprehensive survey, carried out via telephone interviews with 1,310 individuals aged 18 and above, encapsulates a broad spectrum of Bangkok’s demographic fabric, spanning diverse educational, income, and occupational backgrounds.

 

This growing public perception serves as a clarion call for the Thai government and related bodies to reassess their strategies and enhance their response to one of the city’s most pressing environmental challenges. With the economic impact tied to the health implications of pollution, the urgency for effective measures becomes increasingly critical as residents seek relief from the choking haze, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-02-01

 

 

[lordgrinz]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

This pressing environmental issue has seen growing public concern over government actions and their efficacy.

 

Let's just call it what it is, government inaction, it's the same every year.

[Captor]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

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In a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), a significant portion of Bangkok's residents expressed dissatisfaction with the efforts of state agencies in managing the capital's persistent PM2.5 pollution crisis. This pressing environmental issue has seen growing public concern over government actions and their efficacy.

 

The poll, aimed at gauging public perception, highlighted that a hefty 76.49% of respondents rated the government’s handling of the PM2.5 pollution as less than efficient. Specifically, 41.15% found the efforts to be somewhat inefficient, while 35.34% considered them completely inefficient. Only 3.13% of those surveyed felt the interventions were very efficient, indicating widespread public discontent.

 

Despite the government's initiative of offering free public transport for a week in a bid to mitigate pollution levels, the measure appears to have fallen flat with the populace. A substantial 68.78% of participants opined that this initiative had little to no impact on reducing PM2.5 levels, with only 6.72% acknowledging a significant benefit.

 

The response from City Hall, which included closing educational institutions and promoting remote work among private and public sector employees, received mixed reactions. While some 34.89% believed these moves were somewhat helpful, a closer look revealed scepticism: 33.21% thought they did very little, and 24.50% said they were ineffective.

When queried about which government entity should take the lead in battling Bangkok's ultrafine dust woes, the Pollution Control Department was favoured by 41.15% of respondents. Other bodies, like the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, also featured prominently in public expectations.

 

Interestingly, 17.56% of those surveyed expressed a lack of faith in any government agency to effectively combat the pollution problem, reflecting a growing frustration that underscores the urgent need for more impactful solutions.

 

The comprehensive survey, carried out via telephone interviews with 1,310 individuals aged 18 and above, encapsulates a broad spectrum of Bangkok’s demographic fabric, spanning diverse educational, income, and occupational backgrounds.

 

This growing public perception serves as a clarion call for the Thai government and related bodies to reassess their strategies and enhance their response to one of the city’s most pressing environmental challenges. With the economic impact tied to the health implications of pollution, the urgency for effective measures becomes increasingly critical as residents seek relief from the choking haze, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-02-01

 

 

What are the government efforts? Someone know?

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

In a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), a significant portion of Bangkok's residents expressed dissatisfaction with the efforts of state agencies in managing the capital's persistent PM2.5 pollution crisis. This pressing environmental issue has seen growing public concern over government actions and their efficacy.

Maybe bring this up on Paetongtarns new TV show.. if it allows a two way communication.

[thesetat]

8 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Let's just call it what it is, government inaction, it's the same every year.

Yeah.. if the police enforced current burning laws as well as exhaust laws on vehicles this problem would not be here. The government can make all the plans they want but without effective and constant enforcement nothing will change

 

[klauskunkel]

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State Efforts

Ahh, you talking about them "meetings", don't ya..., yea, that's some "effort" all right.

[hotsun]

There will be hell to pay for this part of the world that sets their countries ablaze, if you believe in an almighty creator of this planet

[Theforgotten1]

1 hour ago, Captor said:

What are the government efforts? Someone know?

Yes , talk .

[kuzmabruk]

1 hour ago, Captor said:

What are the government efforts? Someone know?

heard they were going to give out free masks to affected groups - young and old.  Of course they are not planning on giving out N95 masks (US certified) or even KN95 (Chinese certified with more than 60% in the market tested as fake).  They will of course give out the free medical masks which are for protecting against virus but these medical masks do nothing against PM2.5.  The people I do see wearing masks in Thailand are all wearing these medical masks - useless, but I notice they are helpful in protecting your face in a motorcycle accident - or so the ignorant believe.

[ChrisY1]

https://www.windy.com

In the menu, a PM2.5  page will show the extent of the dust.....it's not just BKK...

[Red Forever]

2 hours ago, Captor said:

What are the government efforts? Someone know?

Free public transport in order to reduce car usage and emissions.

That’s a positive step.

[Classic Ray]

The government seem reluctant to take any effective action that would affect large business operations or use up tax revenues. This includes stopping crop burning, dealing with dirty vehicle exhausts especially trucks and buses, and industrial pollution from factories.

 

Instead they concentrate on mitigating the effects of their inaction on the population instead of dealing with the causes.

 

Meanwhile children (including mine) and particularly the old and infirm, suffer.

 

I think it’s disgusting and keeps Thailand still regarded as a third world state.

[Merrill]

This has been an issue for years well ever since i have been visiting 1994. No immision control on diesel or exhuasts or for that matter on lead in fuel. Why do i have this feeling that this not about correcting the polution but more to do with control vehicle use reduction directed from Davos. The 15  minute city C40. It is happening in the UK Road works for no good reason million reducing road sizes in the name bike lanes. So in BKK the same as that to have signed up to the NWO Davis  C40  City. I hope I am wrong.  I could a conspiracy Theorist. You have to agree it is a great phrase to shut people 

[dallen52]

Its not just Bangkok. 

Here in Buriram province locals have lost thier rubbish tip and been told to burn rubbish at home. 

 

So every night plumes of smoke plus the fires lit to keep mosquito 🦟 away from the buffalo's.

 

TIT...

[Richardsamui]

1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

https://www.windy.com

In the menu, a PM2.5  page will show the extent of the dust.....it's not just BKK...

Yep.

Dust. How you get dust? No rain in the dry season. Just a bit of wind here at our place in the north east swirls up the fine sands and of it goes towards BKK. Burning is not as much as other years. Still a bit is there but mainly it is the fine sand which make it a terrible mix of air. And that is called nature......

[newnative]

52 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

Free public transport in order to reduce car usage and emissions.

That’s a positive step.

     No, it wasn't a positive step--or perhaps you were being sarcastic.  It was a total failure, as the poll results show.  It just made riding public transportation during rush hour an even more miserable experience than it already is, with far too long waits between trains and trains with not enough cars for the many more riders now using metro.

     Even non-rush hour, it was awful--as my spouse and I found out.  The week we were in Bangkok-during the free rides--we ended up driving our car or taking taxis--I'm sure many others did, as well, after one horrible experience on the trains that week.   So much for reducing pollution.   And, how's a horrible rider experience going to get people out of their cars and taxis?

    It was an easy, lazy, no hard work involved, no hard decisions involved, publicity stunt, nothing more.  It was a glaring example of a government bankrupt of ideas, willpower, and initiative in the pollution fight.  The millions squandered on it could have been used in far better ways.