“Pacharawat” orders the DOE to coordinate with Bangkok and the surrounding area to deal with high PM 2.5 dust 14-17 Jan.

Bangkok, Director-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission revealed that he is accelerating coordination with Bangkok and the governors of the surrounding provinces. Prepare to accept the situation and reduce the amount of PM 2.5 dust from the source during 14-17 Jan. due to still wind, low dust ventilation rate, initially in Bangkok. Create a dust-free room in the school. and requesting cooperation from network agencies to work from home The CCSA coordinates with neighboring countries through the ASEAN Secretary-General. controlled burning To reduce dust and smoke across the border Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PDC), revealed that Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Has ordered the DOC to coordinate with Bangkok to prepare for and strictly manage the source of PM 2.5 dust to prevent impacts on public health. After the DDC examined the situation, it was found that During the period 14- 17 January 2024, Bangkok and surrounding areas There is a tendency for PM 2.5 dust values ??to increase in many areas. Due to the relatively low ventilation rate and calm winds, dust accumulates near the surface. In addition, the wind direction will change. From south wind to east and northeast wind. As a result, Bangkok and surrounding areas It becomes an area downwind that can be affected by dust coming from nearby areas. Ms. Preeyaporn said that after the Civil Service Commission reported information on the situation and coordinated with Bangkok, it was learned that Bangkok has taken steps to prepare to deal with it. By increasing the intensity of inspection of all types of pollution sources in the Bangkok area, creating dust-free rooms in schools under Bangkok for young children and kindergarteners, 100% complete, requesting cooperation from participating agencies in the "WFH network to reduce PM dust" 2.5' to WFH or work from home to reduce travel Including inviting people to join the campaign. "This ca r reduces dust" by bringing the car in for an oil/filter change. With a promotional price discount from the service center of up to 55% and to reduce the impact of dust accumulation in Bangkok, we ask the provinces in the central and northeastern regions near the perimeter to control burning in agricultural areas, as the DPC has also informed. For the case of detecting a large number of hotspot data in Cambodia. In early January From GISTDA's tracking of hotspot data, it was found that the number of hotspots in Cambodia between 9-11 January 2024 were 1566, 1139, and 1023, respectively. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, was informed of the situation. Ready to call and talk with His Majesty Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia. which Cambodia is aware of this problem and gave orders initially In addition, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment A letter has been sent to the ASEAN Secretary-General. To request cooperation from 5 neighboring countries in the Mekong subregion. Let's help prevent fi res. and refrain from burning in the open air In order to avoid impacts that will occur between each other. Source: Thai News Agency