Governor Chatchat reveals dust levels in Bangkok this weekend are likely to improve. Ready to cooperate with the government to come up with measures to truly and sustainably solve the PM 2.5 problem.
At 7:45 a.m. on February 16, 2024, Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Visit the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center Ready to update the PM 2.5 dust situation
As for the PM 2.5 dust situation in Bangkok this morning, it has improved. Yesterday (15 February 2024), the dust level was at the red level. There is an impact on health in more than 10 areas, but this morning there were no red dust values. Most areas are at the orange level and are trending downward.
The numbers of dust values reported in each period by the Air Quality Information Center are 24-hour averages in order to prevent the numbers from fluctuating or fluctuating too much. But if you look at the dust values on an hourly basis, It will be found that it has decreased a lot from yesterday. And the overall picture from tomorrow until next week is likely to be better.
Governor Chatchat Said that regarding the PM 2.5 dust problem, the Prime Minister attaches great importance to it and has expedited action. He emphasized that you should not just rely on the weather or wind to help reduce dust levels. which is correct We must also look at the source of dust because dust problems come from 3 main factors: The weather is closed and the wind is not blowing. dust from vehicles and dust from combustion which in Bangkok The best thing that can help is to reduce the use of cars. Therefore is the reason Bangkok announced a request for cooperation to work from home during the period when dust levels were red in many areas on February 14, including a campaign. “This car #reducesdust” What BMA has done in collaboration with the private sector is inviting people to change filters and engine oil. Helps reduce dust from the traffic sector.
By project progress This car #reduces dust (From 18 Dec. 2023-12 Feb. 2024) There are a number of cars in the Bangkok area. The engine oil and filters of 202,564 vehicles have been changed, helping to reduce PM 2.5 from the traffic sector by 10%.
Bangkok and its network partners have set a goal to change engine oil and filters for 300,000 cars within February. If achieved, PM 2.5 from traffic can be reduced by up to 15%.
“The Prime Minister has been informed that there are many measures that Bangkok must cooperate with the government in solving the PM 2.5 dust problem. Various measures are in place. To come out you must be careful. Really reduces dust and not cause economic damage or cause unnecessary suffering to the people,” Governor Chatchat said.
2024-02-16 11:08:00
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