Government House, 8 Oct. – “Thirat” Deputy Minister of Interior reveals that the government is pushing for the Clean Air Control Act to solve the long-term problem after PM 2.5 dust began to return.
Ms. Thirat Rattanawanich, Deputy Minister of Interior, gave an interview about the preparation of measures to solve the PM 2.5 dust problem, which has a high PM value this morning, with some areas exceeding the standard at the orange level and affecting health. She said that this is something that the government is concerned about. It is an important matter and a national agenda, which we must closely monitor. The government is trying to expedite the draft of the Clean Air Management Act B.E. … to pass the parliament as soon as possible so that it can be enforced against those who cause pollution, both agricultural operators and various industries, in order to enforce the law effectively in the long term. However, in the short term, where PM 2.5 dust has started to appear, it is a seasonal issue with winds cha
nging direction blowing through the area, which Bangkok has been controlling all the time.
Ms. Thirat said about the urging of the Bangkok governor that the governor has been operating normally to take care of the quality of life of Bangkokians and in the past there have been discussions on this matter.-317.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency