PUBLISHED: 15 September 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
To combat air pollution, particularly the issue of fine particulate matter 2.5, the Royal Thai Air Force ( RTAF) will collaborate with its Asean counterparts.
The annual four-day Asean Air Chiefs Conference, which concludes now in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, was attended by ACM Alongkorn Wannarot, the commander-in-chief of the RTAF.
The event brings together air army commanders from the 10-nation alliance to talk about cooperation in defense, fighting extremism, and disaster relief. It has also concentrated on environmental assistance initiatives this time.
ACM Alongkorn discussed RTAF’s efforts to combat the PM2.5 problem brought on by popular produce burning in Southeast Asia at the conference.
In order to put out fires, reduce PM2.5 waste, and increase water degrees in Thailand’s dam systems, he claimed that the RTAF and Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation had established the imperial allows operation system in 2015.
In addition, the RTAF is creating related technologies, such as alternatives for foam use and a mobile waste management app.
ACM Alongkorn added that the RTAF has a center for teaching about renewable energy, including solar, wind, and diesel fuel.
Additionally, the RTAF is collaborating with the Provincial Electricity Authority to build renewable roofs and floating solar panel in air bag all over the nation.