PM2.5 This didn't age well

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[alw22]

What I don't understand is that there are plenty of rich and powerful who live in Bangkok.  Unless they spend 1/2 the year out of the country, the air pollution affects them too, especially if they have a nice condo with panoramic views.  I'd think that keeping them happy would put some pressure on the government to actually do something.

[DonniePeverley]

10 hours ago, alw22 said:

What I don't understand is that there are plenty of rich and powerful who live in Bangkok.  Unless they spend 1/2 the year out of the country, the air pollution affects them too, especially if they have a nice condo with panoramic views.  I'd think that keeping them happy would put some pressure on the government to actually do something.

 

 

That's just it .... many spend time away from Thailand. Kids study in international schools, etc 

[samtam]

On 3/23/2025 at 2:23 PM, alw22 said:

What I don't understand is that there are plenty of rich and powerful who live in Bangkok.  Unless they spend 1/2 the year out of the country, the air pollution affects them too, especially if they have a nice condo with panoramic views.  I'd think that keeping them happy would put some pressure on the government to actually do something.

 

I agree, although it is perhaps not surprising. I think they believe their wealth gives them superhuman powers that prevent them breathing in the harmful and deadly PM2.5 dust. Moreover, there now appear to be a few cases of hisos getting respiratory illnesses, some resulting in premature death. But the significant commercial interests that could prevent or mitigate some elements of the pollution seem more focused on money.

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