Prime Minister Settha Thavisin Leads Efforts to Tackle Forest Fire Smog in Chiang Mai Province

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chaired the meeting to follow up on progress in solving the forest fire smog problem. and connectivity of transportation and travel systems in Chiang Mai province, with Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Suriya Jungrungruangkit. Minister of Transport, Capt. Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakitkoson Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Kriang Kaltinan, Deputy Minister of Interior, Mr. Nirat Phongsitthaworn The Governor of Chiang Mai Province also attended.

Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office Revealing the main points as follows:

The Prime Minister opened the meeting by saying: Today the Prime Minister and the Cabinet came to meet with everyone in Chiang Mai Province. Because we are concerned about the smog and forest fire situation. which is affecting people in many northern provinces at this time Therefore would like to discuss ways to solve the problem. and methods of prevention together with those involved by giving orders Actions to solve smog and forest fire problems Emphasis is placed on all agencies integrating cooperation. By adhering to the operating guidelines as follows:

1. The situation must improve every day. By performing duties seriously Please divide your duties and areas of responsibility. X-Ray areas under your responsibility to see where there are still problems and fix them urgently. and report to the Prime Minister every day If it’s not better than before, you must also tell us why. What obstacles are there? The Prime Minister wants to return clean air to the people of the northern region as soon as possible.

2. Management of forest fire smog problems There must be a short-term, medium-term, and long-term solution to immediate problems for sustainability. Practitioners must have clear, correct, and accurate information in order to solve problems quickly.

3. Caring for the people Especially health problems May the provinces and all government agencies Especially the Ministry of Public Health Local government organizations take care of citizens to cover all dimensions, such as the health of children and the elderly. and living life Campaign to wear dust filter masks, organize safety zones or shelters for people.

4. Solving immediate problems so that people can get good air right now. Ask the relevant agencies Take care of providing citizens with effective dust filter masks. Have access to an efficient air purifier. and accessible price

5. Give importance to creating common consciousness. Let the public know the news and raising the level of awareness to the public about the dangers of PM2.5. Requesting cooperation from the public to help take care of forest areas and reduce burning. Solving this problem does not involve any one person or agency. But there must be cooperation from all parties. In particular, the community must participate in solving problems.

6. In the long term, cooperation from all parties is required to return clean air to the northern region. We ask that you help think together and act quickly. Whether it’s about transportation and environmentally friendly living Including solving the problems of land rights for farming and housing.

The Prime Minister said that from visiting the area yesterday (January 10, 2024) he talked with relevant agencies. I am pleased to compare this year’s numbers with last year’s. The dust problem has decreased many times. A Red Zone map is shown to prove that From having visited the area and paying attention to this matter All parties involved can significantly reduce PM2.5 dust numbers. As a result, the economy of the northern region will improve. Especially the matter of tourism. Doi Inthanon last year had over 13,000 tourists. This year the number of tourists has increased to 17,000 due to the reduction of PM2.5 dust.

In addition, it is good that people can check PM 2.5 dust values ​​from the application. Thank you to all parties who worked together to integrate. Today’s meeting will discuss many matters. Many of which are related to PM 2.5 dust as well, not just forest burning. Including the matter of changes in the transportation system. building more roads The Ministry of Transport has presented this matter and will have budget allocated to manage these matters further. Moreover, throughout the past 2 months Thanks and appreciation to everyone. Every department coordinates well. The provincial governor is like the mental center of the administration. Suitable for use as a template for use in various provinces. Let there be excellent cooperation in all provinces.

2024-01-11 06:16:00
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