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Bangkok upgrades measures to neutralize PM2.5 dust Control the burning in the open – Construction – Post Today General Society


Bangkok upgrades measures to neutralize PM2.5 dust Control to burn in the open – construction work

Date 15 Dec 2020 at 19:30

A Bangkok spokesman said. Bangkok elevates measures to solve PM2.5 problems After the dust rises Enforcing laws to prohibit burning in the open Coordinate the construction work that causes dust.

On December 15, 2020, Police Lieutenant Colonel Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) revealed the situation of small dust accumulation, PM2.5 in the Bangkok area, now that on December 14 In the past In the Bangkok area, the average value of small particles PM2.5 is 60 micrograms / cubic meter, while today (15 Dec 20), the average particle size PM2.5 is 74.6 micrograms / cubic meter.

Bangkok has followed the action plan Preliminary control of the construction area No outdoor activities in school Control burning in the open, washing streets, spraying water and open pollution clinics.

At this time, the situation has increased more and more. BMA has raised the measure to the second level, including enforcement of laws to control burning in the area. By having the district office and the local police jointly go to the area to inspect the issue of public health units to serve people in areas with high dust values.

In terms of large-scale construction activities, buildings, electric trains or other constructions that generate dust, land filling, and equipment handling. Will coordinate the business owner to refrain from operating Except for the interior, it can still be done until the situation improves. For educational institutions under Bangkok Have the district office together with the school to determine which schools are in the area at risk. And unable to provide a room with an air filter To close the course as appropriate

The measures for water spraying in Bangkok include

Spraying water to wash the plants to wash away PM2.5 dust attached to the leaves. Keep the leaves clean to continue collecting new dust.

Spraying water to wash the road to clear PM10 dust down the drain. Prevent dust from spreading back into the air.

Water injection at the construction site to reduce the diffusion of PM10 dust and prevent it from breaking into PM2.5.

Spraying water around tall buildings to reduce the amount of dust around the building. Keeps people indoors safe as less dust inside the building.

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