The Prime Minister reveals that this afternoon he will urgently talk with “Hun Manat” to cooperate in solving forest fires and smog, suggesting the transfer of equipment for use as necessary. Please take care of the safety of working people. Recommend more Royal Rainmaking helicopters in Chiang Mai.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Visit the Royal Rainmaking Department aircraft parking spot and Agricultural Aviation Wing 41 to follow Royal Rainmaking operations. Solve the problem of smog and PM 2.5 dust and visit the working systems and readiness of the helicopters of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation before the Prime Minister asks the pilots who control the helicopters of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation whether there are How many aircraft are in use? The official replied that in Chiang Mai Province there was 1 boat, with the remaining in Pathum Thani Province and other provinces.

The Prime Minister said that he would like t
o recommend that the forest fire situation in Chiang Mai Province Including the northern and northeastern areas, there are quite a lot of them happening. Should more planes be flown here? I would like to ask for consideration. not a command Because everyone has more information and knows more than themselves.

Then Mr. Chaiya Phromma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives A souvenir hat from the Royal Rainmaking Department was given. Ready to take a group photo with officials who are carrying out Royal Rainmaking operations to solve the problem of forest fire smog and small dust particles PM 2.5 in 2024.

Then at 12.00 the Prime Minister came to follow up on the progress of solving the problem of hot spots in the northern region. and making fire protection lines At the Training and Control Development Center at Ban Nuea Nuea, Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District with Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, includin
g agencies involved in forest fire prevention operations in protected forest areas in 2024 in the area of ??17 northern provinces. Participate in meetings via videoconferencing as well.

The Prime Minister asked Mr. Pakorn Apaphan, Director of the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), about information technology cooperation with neighboring countries. especially Cambodia The matter of preventing burning that affects smog and dust levels after GISTDA released satellite images that detected unusually high heat values. From the heat value on the earth’s surface or hotspots in the past 20 years, which found that hot spots are more common in neighboring countries than in Thailand, with the Prime Minister saying that this same afternoon He will telephone and talk with His Highness Mahabodhi Hun Manat, Prime Minister of Cambodia, himself, who will wait for the Prime Minister of Cambodia on February 7th. will not be able to travel to Thailand

Then the Prime Minister Said the policy that
Thank you for everyone’s dedication and care in bringing this issue to the fore. In that we must work together in an integrated manner. which he talked about on the Thai side with every department working together fully But in the matter of neighboring countries I don’t want it to be used as a reason for the problems that arise. Because we are big brothers Because we have more technology and resources. We have to talk to him. The details are important.

‘We have to talk with neighboring countries. which he and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will go to talk with neighboring countries Because it is considered part of jointly solving this problem. Because we are the Thailand team that will help solve problems. Meanwhile, the use of military equipment is not enough. which he understood and think that equipment can be transferred to use as needed, for example in the next 3-4 months. This area must be extremely vigilant. I would like to leave it to you to take care of. Regarding the transfer of equipment as well.
which is under your care It’s probably manageable. But if they are not under their supervision, they can consult with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Through the Governor of Chiang Mai Province The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has given a clear policy that we must help each other,’ Mr. Settha said.

The Prime Minister said that he would call and talk with the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army (Commander) that he would be fully assisted in this matter. Sometimes we work very hard. You may forget about safety.

‘I leave the commander to take care of safety. And regarding military equipment, there must be good maintenance. Take care of the lives of all working people. Because of safety The livelihoods and mental lives of officers are important. Today it’s not a 100 meter run, it’s a marathon. Thank you for setting goals. Let Hotsport be reduced by 50%, which after 10 days has passed, it is considered a lot better. We will continue to try. and coordinate closely And the scope
of work was taken care of efficiently,’ Mr. Settha said.

Later, the Prime Minister toured the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s exhibition on preparedness to prevent forest fires and haze in 2024. Especially using leftover materials such as rice straw and corn which are left over for agriculture. Come to the purchasing point. To reduce burning so as not to cause PM 2.5 dust problems before joining in creating forest fire protection lines with the public sector network. and visit the mobile field vehicle Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.-316.-

Source: Thai News Agency