Bangkok: Pollution Control Department Announcement of dust season Strict control of every department Controlling the source of dust, warning Bangkok and surrounding areas Lower Northern Region, watch out 5-12 Jan. 2024, expect the dust situation to be most severe during February.

Captain Rachat Phisittabannakorn, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment along with Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department Announcement of dust season Request that all agencies strictly control Controlling the source of dust

Captain Rachat said that the government is focused on solving the PM 2.5 dust problem, assigning the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Natural Resources. nature and environment As Chairman of the Committee for Managing Air Pollution for Sustainability, he has urged and emphasized the agency to continuously implement measures to solve the PM 2.5 dust problem. By specifying the target areas: 11 protected forests, 10 reserved forests
, repeated burning agricultural areas. and dust control in urban areas which controls the source of dust And at the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Natural Resources We have adjusted our communication strategy by providing clear, relevant information and management mechanisms. Under the Committee to Manage Air Pollution Problems for Sustainability A subcommittee has been appointed to address air pollution problems. Communication Center for Solving Air Pollution Problems Provincial operations center in 17 northern provinces, 5 metropolitan provinces and Bangkok and the Forest Fire Operations Center to link national policy to action by the Air Pollution Resolution Communication Center will communicate Notification of dust situation and give advice on how to behave to fellow citizens Target the source or source of dust in the area, such as burning in forests, rice fields, sugar cane, and corn. These data will be sent to the provincial operations center. Agency regulating origin To suppress and inhibit th
e source of dust generation.

Mechanisms for managing such management This results in the integration of operations as well as continuous coordination and monitoring of operations. Both in detecting black smoke cars Intensive inspection of industrial factories Manage agricultural scraps Fuel management registration Freezing areas for forest fire management Therefore, ask various agencies It has been strictly implemented. Both in terms of control Direction of origin Campaign to promote cooperation with fellow citizens and strict enforcement of the law

Ms. Preeyaporn Suwannakes, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department Said that the air quality situation today (Jan. 4) in Bangkok and surrounding areas is generally at a moderate level to beginning to have an impact on health, while in the northern region Overall the Northeastern region is in good shape. /For the trend of the situation in Bangkok and surrounding areas, lower northern region that the period between 5-12 January 2024 must be monitored
due to the relatively low ventilation rate in the area The main source that affects the situation in Bangkok is traffic in the area. and sources from outside the area include dust from open burning in and around the surrounding provinces.

In this regard, control of origin Must be careful in monitoring the measurement of black smoke from diesel cars. Dust from construction zones and exhaust ventilation from industrial plants, including the influence of the northeastern monsoon winds This results in burning in the open air from the windward area. As a result, the situation in the downwind area has become even more serious. Between December 29, 2023 and January 3, 2024, a total of 1,207 accumulated heat points were found in Thailand, accounting for 38% in rice fields, 13% in sugarcane fields, 6% in corn fields, 11% in forest areas, and 11% in other agricultural areas. Other areas 17% and other areas 17%

In addition, the Pollution Control Department As a communication center for solving air pollution problems W
ork practices have been rehearsed at the area level in 76 provinces regarding communication practices to provide information to the public through various channels. and coordination with Provincial Operations Center Origin Regulatory Agencies to strictly supervise and monitor open burning

This is because the dust level exceeds the standard in many areas. Therefore, during a situation where the level of dust is high, People should watch out for their health. Reduce time spent doing outdoor activities. or use self-protection equipment If you have health symptoms You should consult a doctor as recommended by the Ministry of Public Health. The public can follow the situation from the Air4thai application and the air pollution solution communication center fan page. To use for self-care and continue to plan for living, especially outdoor activities.-516-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency