State solid plans as the epidemic of persistent cloud worsens
Haze waste was a persistent issue throughout the country before the money was encased in PM2.5 pollutants for the past few weeks.
The state recently funded free public transportation with more than 140 million baht in an effort to persuade city residents to leave their vehicles at home as a necessary step to lower gas emissions and fire smoking.
But, pollutants from transportation is not the only factor contributing to the filthy air. According to data from the Pollution Control Department (PCD ), the majority of PM2.5 in Thailand comes from hot spots scattered throughout the country.
In 2024, 68 % of hot spots were reported in forest zones, 24 % in agricultural zones and 8 % in urban zones.
Since the beginning of this year, 10, 543 warm areas have been reported.
The highest numbers were detected in rice paddy fields (3, 287 ), followed by forest areas (3, 207 ) and general farming zones ( 1, 591 ). Corn farms were the main source of burning in the agricultural sector, followed by sugar cane plantations and corn plantations.
Preeyaporn: Haze came shortly
Visitors pollution, according to PCD director-general Preeyaporn Suwanaged, may be the main contributor to PM2.5 in Bangkok, but first agricultural using to control agricultural spend in nearby provinces has made things worse.
State organizations are implementing measures to address the problem at its root, in order to reduce the number of popular spots. For instance, the Ministry of Interior has instructed provincial governors to make sure there is no smoldering in farming areas.
Nevertheless, the Ministry of Industry has increased its protection and most recently mandated the closure of a sugar manufacturing facility after purchasing a lot of burned sugarcane over the legal quota.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is also taking legal action against jungle using, especially in the five counties with the highest amount of hot spots, particularly Tak, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun and Chaiyaphum.
Next month, the National Environment Board will receive a document plan for 2025-2027, according to Ms. Preeyaporn. She claimed that the intention is to stop cloud waste at the cause rather than rely on sluggish law enforcement to punish violators. Despite the authorities ‘ responsibility to deal with them, dark smoke emitting vehicles are also frequently seen on Bangkok’s streets.
Krit: Turning place
The act is expected to be submitted to the Lower House second quarter, according to Krit Silapachai, a spokesman for a commission studying fresh air policy. It should go into effect this year.
The passage of the costs will mark a turning point for the country’s environmental protection movement because it has attracted a new level of attention from both the public and politicians.
The bill was created with the idea that person’s health should be protected. It includes engaged tools to improve air quality for the general public, including funding to make up for those who are impacted by air pollution.
” But, these resources will become useless if the government fails to put them into action. The state needs to get tough in exercising the rules to safeguard people’s health and the culture,” Mr Krit said.
However, rates of PM2.5 pollutants are expected to keep rising until Wednesday in Bangkok.
According to The Anti-Fake News Center, there are potential distortions and surface-level heat inversions that will restrict air pollution’s movement above ground level.
As a result, PM2.5 rates are predicted to stay steady or enhance, posing potential health hazards lasting until Wednesday in the money.
As for, the heart urged people to wear face masks when going out and lower outdoor activities, as well as prevent burning activities.
Additionally, users are urged to review open burning and black smoke pollution via the Traffy Fondue apps or hotline at 199.
The Bangkok Environmental Office, the Air Quality and Noise Management Division, as well as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, both provide real-time air quality monitoring through the AirBKK apps and Instagram page.
The Air Pollution Control Communication Centre has released a report on air quality that shows PM2.5 levels that are above the acceptable 37.5 microgrammes per cubic metre ( g/m3 ) across various provinces.
PM2.5 rates recorded in 14 areas in the North ranged from 11.3–63.2 µg/m³. The Northeast saw 33.1–74.5 µg/m³, while between 28.7 and 79.5 µg/m ³ were found in the Central region and West. The figure was 30.8–69.4 µg/m ³ in the east, 20.0–40.6 µg/m ³ in one South area and 38.8–74.0 µg/m ³ in Bangkok and adjacent provinces.