Bangkok Adopts Beijing’s Air Pollution Solutions in Landmark Deal

Bangkok is partnering with Beijing to tackle its worsening air pollution through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on air quality management. Beijing’s pollution control strategies—including strict emissions regulations, industrial restructuring, and large-scale environmental initiatives—have led to a 65.9% drop in PM2.5 levels since 2013. Bangkok aims to replicate this success through knowledge exchange, training, and pilot projects. Governor Chadchart has also launched an initiative to eliminate rice field burning, significantly reducing burned farmland from 5,625 rai in 2022 to just 625 rai in 2024. 

The article would benefit from having a commentator who was just a tad more object. His pessimism, even cynicism is quite clear.

 

Link below to the original article in the Thaiger:

 

https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/bangkok-to-adopt-beijings-air-pollution-solutions-in-landmark-deal

On 2/20/2025 at 1:26 PM, Video News said:

Beijing’s pollution control strategies—including strict emissions regulations, industrial restructuring, and large-scale environmental initiatives—have led to a 65.9% drop in PM2.5 levels since 2013.

 

It'll be interesting to see if they can do this in Thailand.

Any genuine effort to curb pollution is a good thing.

However Beijing's pollution largely stems from industrial and urban activities, and not from farmers burning fields.

That said, every bit helps.