Bangkok, Bangkok joins with the DSC and Japanese JICA experts to conduct a research study using scientific principles. Analyze the source of PM2.5 dust in order to recommend enforceable measures to solve the problem of air pollution in a sustainable way.
Bangkok by the Environment Agency together with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Pollution Control Department Organized a seminar to create understanding in developing policies and measures to solve dust problems in Bangkok and the surrounding area on the topic ‘PM2.5 pollution status and evaluation in Bangkok Metropolitan Region and reflection to PM policies and measures’ with Ms. Woranuch Suay. Rice Trade, Deputy Director of the Bangkok Environment Office, Mr.Suzuki Kazuya, Chief Representative of JICA Thailand, JICA experts and Mr. Pansak Thiramongkol, Director of the Air Quality and Noise Management Division. Pollution Control Department and representatives from all 50 Bangkok districts and representatives from surrounding provin
ces Related join
Ms. Woranuch Suaykhakhao, Deputy Director of the Bangkok Environment Office, said that the cooperation project To solve the PM2.5 problem is cooperation between Japan and Thailand. with related agencies JICA has studied the sources of dust. In the Bangkok and surrounding area To lead to policy recommendations to solve problems in a sustainable manner. The study has been conducted since 2021 until today. The study is already half way through.
Mr. Pansak Thiramongkol, Director of the Air Quality and Noise Management Division The Pollution Control Department revealed that this project has a 3-year research plan. Currently, the results of the study are enough to provide an overall picture of the problem. The Pollution Control Department and Bangkok have air quality monitoring stations. which sends data for analysis Can be seen in each area, which is in Bangkok and surrounding areas. There is a similar pattern of dust origin. The important thing is that it was found that The cause includes PM2.5
dust that comes directly from the source. and those caused by reactions from other pollutants, which, in addition to controlling the dust source, must be controlled. In addition to having to control from the source of dust. There must also be a policy to address other pollution, such as pollution from the traffic sector, NOx pollution, or nitrogen oxides. that causes exhaust gases from incomplete engine combustion Leading to recommendations on exhaust standards and fuel standards. Studies have shown that Euro 6 standards are still necessary. Including controlling emissions from the industrial sector. and open burning that must be controlled effectively to reduce the number as much as possible It is also exactly what is needed.
The information from the seminar presented various information. The results from the study are: 1. Prepare an inventory of the sources of PM 2.5 dust in Bangkok and surrounding areas using various tools that reveal the relationship between the sources. and the main reasons It comes fro
m many sources including heavy traffic. from industrial establishments and cross-border pollution coming from nearby provinces and neighboring countries. and important from weather factors that cannot be controlled 2. Study the chemical composition of dust and 3. Study the distribution of PM2.5 dust from various types of sources.
which from research Makes it possible to get information on an area-by-area basis From the point where air quality data measurement centers are installed all over Bangkok and in the surrounding provinces. This makes it possible to issue control measures to solve problems in each area, for example, in some areas there is a lot of construction. In some areas, dust levels are very high. During heavy traffic Corrections must be made. traffic over there Flow as quickly as possible, etc. And from research, it also indicates policies to reduce dust. You must also pay attention to other sources of dust pollution, such as PM10, which was found to be related to the occurrence of PM 2.5. The r
esults of the research, when completed, will lead to conclusions. To make recommendations into policy In enforcing the law to further solve the problem of air pollution.
Source: Thai News Agency