The House of Representatives begins debate on the Clean Air Act. The government hopes to solve the root cause of PM 2.5, create a safe environment and increase quality of life. PPP points out that this is a reconciliation law. All parties agree. No political benefits
Reporters reported that In the meeting of the House of Representatives, there was Mr. Phichet Chuemuangphan. The 2nd Vice President of the House of Representatives chaired the meeting. Considered the draft All 7 drafts of the Clean Air Act proposed by the Cabinet and political parties
Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. On behalf of the Cabinet Explain the principles and reasons that the air pollution problem is becoming more serious. Especially dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns that tend to increase at the beginning and end of every year. Therefore, a mechanism must be established to manage air pollution. both at the national level and at the local level Ready to de
termine the development and integration of problem management of all sectors into a system. Establish a system for operational planning and supervision to be consistent with the principles of sustainable development.
‘To reduce the causes of pollution at the source. Including preventing the release of pollutants, dust, smoke and odors into the environment and atmosphere. Develop an air quality assessment system Surveillance system Alarm system and management system in critical situations due to air pollution as well as developing knowledge on managing air pollution problems. To create clean air To enhance a good environment It is safe for health. which is a basic factor in the lives of the people Therefore, it is necessary to enact this Act,’ said Pol. Gen. Patcharawat.
While Ms. Kanungnit Sribuiam, representative of the public sector Referring to the draft principles of the public sector that what is needed is clean air. All management to achieve clean, efficient and accessible air. This management and sup
ervision must be in a healthy way. The important thing is that there must be integration. It’s not segregation.
‘This matter is too big for any one agency to solve. Structural problems must be solved from the iceberg. The solution to this problem does not yet go deep into the roots. The tinyness of PM 2.5 is swept under the carpet. We need legal innovation. Along with a comparison of rights to life, health and the environment, the draft People’s Act proposes three levels: policy level, care level, operational level. Ready to propose a clean air fund To help subsidize solutions,’ Ms. Khanungnij said.
Mr. Alongkot Maneekath, Nakhon Phanom MP, Bhumjaithai Party Representative Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, a draft proponent of the Bhumjaithai Party, said that air pollution affects every life. and the trend of violence is increasing. Covers all areas Affecting the overall economic system of the country Both the budget for medical care and damage to the tourism business The image of the country reflects the failure of
management. Therefore, it is necessary to have measures to reform the management system to be efficient. Consistent with the principles of rights and freedoms of citizens who have the right to live in a good environment.
Mr. Chaimongkol Chairob, MP for Sakon Nakhon, Palang Pracharat Party, representative of Ms. Trinuch Thianthong, a draft proponent of the Palang Pracharat Party, said that many governments are trying to fix the problem. Today, dust levels exceeding the standard are a health threat. Today there are 7 draft laws coming in, showing that everyone agrees. It is a law that represents harmony. It is not a matter of political gain. Didn’t choose a shirt color but chose to stand on the side of the people
‘This law will be a law that overcomes conflict. It is not aimed at political gain. I sincerely hope that Proposing this law will receive cooperation from all 500 brothers and sisters in the council so that people all over the country can get clean air. I hope that our brothers and sisters in this Ho
use will work together to refine this law. Wherever it was not correct, take a pen and circle it and fix it. Where there are still gaps that are not complete, fill them in to make them full,’ Mr. Chaimongkol said.
Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance As a representative of the Pheu Thai Party’s draft proposal I would like to use my rights as a Chiang Mai MP to discuss my true intention to solve the problem. The Prime Minister traveled to Chiang Mai Province to listen to the problem and see the forest fires on the mountain. Go look at the mechanisms of the government sector.
‘If this situation is allowed to continue indefinitely, In the end there will be a stigma. Everyone going to the North Asked what the weather was like Can I survive? Is it safe? It affects the lives of citizens, the economy and growth. These problems have been pending for many years. Today, the first thing the Prime Minister did is to travel abroad Go talk to your neighbors. At international conferences Southeast Asia reg
ion Let’s raise this issue and discuss it with all countries in the same region as ours to acknowledge and realize that the problem is a huge problem. and inevitably affects the lives of the people,’ Mr. Chulphan said.
This air law is something the Prime Minister has said many times. in order to push forward into consideration
‘There is an opposition party. Finally got in Congratulations I was a little excited because the delivery was late, but in the end it arrived on time. Today, all parties came together. Our purpose is to give you the gift of clean air. There is only a heartbreaking story about Dr. Kritthai. about loss Even my own relatives, such as my children and grandchildren, have snot, tears, and nosebleeds. This is something that has been going on for many years. But today, looking forward We believe we have the means to advance the legislation we are working on. It will be an important tool for any government that moves forward in resolving this issue,’ Mr. Chulaphan said.
Mr. Chulaphan added th
at one cause is cross-border smog. In this draft, important content is the cross-border mechanism. In the world, Singapore is the only country that has such a law in force. Today we face the same problem coming from neighboring countries. In addition, this law will give the government authority to punish. collect taxes Collect income for the state in the part caused by the combustion of foreign products Therefore, it is the main thing that I want to present to Parliament. To know that we must overcome the problems we once had. and must have great confidence in the mechanisms of the law together with the true intention of the government.-312.-
Source: Thai News Agency
