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Bangkok bans 10 trucks and 6 wheels in indoor space to solve PM2.5 problems
Date Nov 22, 2020 at 9:22 PM
Bangkok bans 10-wheeler trucks including 6-wheelers in the inner area to solve the PM 2.5 dust problem, as well as to expand the limited area from Ratchadaphisek Ring Road to Kanchanaphisek Ring Road as well.
Official representative of Mr. Wirat Manatsanitwong Director of the Environment Agency Revealed the action plan to prevent and solve the PM 2.5 dust problem in the Bangkok area and the issue of truck ban in Bangkok to solve the PM2 problem. 5 that Bangkok has drawn up an action plan to prevent and solve the PM 2.5 dust problem in the Bangkok area This is in accordance with the measures under the responsibility of each department that has been proposed to the PM 2.5 dust prevention and remediation committee in the Bangkok area. Which has the Governor of Bangkok Chaired by the meeting to approve and assign all departments to consider and implement the proposed mission.
In this regard, the PM 2.5 dust source data, the Pollution Control Department in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has studied the proportion of PM 2.5 dust from different sources. In Bangkok and metropolitan areas in 2018, the main cause was found to be fuel combustion. The main source of origin is the road transport sector with the highest amount of PM 2.5 emissions 72.5% (28% trucks, 21% vans, 10% passenger cars, 7% buses, 5% motorcycles. And 1.5 % van), followed by 17% industrial plants, 5% open burning, 5.5% other
Mr. Wirat said that the issue of banning trucks from entering the Bangkok area during the crisis, severe PM2.5, small dust problems, the meeting agreed and assigned the Royal Thai Police. Consider issuing the traffic officer regulations prescribing the time prohibiting trucks 10 and over from operating in the inner area of the inner road around the inner Bangkok (Ratchadaphisek Ring Road) requesting additional consideration. As Included the request to consider additional regulations When requesting to consider the possibility of expanding the area limited to 10-wheelers to Bangkok from Ratchadaphisek Ring Road to Kanchanaphisek Ring Road Currently, the Royal Thai Police is considering the possibility of issuing such traffic regulations .
However, in order to alleviate the problems of the affected transport operators. BMA will discuss and coordinate cooperation with relevant agencies. Consider looking for ways to reduce additional impacts. It may consist of providing a suitable vehicle rest point for trucks with six or more wheels that must wait during the Bangkok area ban order period to avoid parking problems that obstruct traffic.
In addition, BMA has coordinated with the relevant agencies in the implementation of the action plan to promote the resolution of dust contamination problems. Integrating cooperation with the Traffic Police Division, Land Transportation Department, Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and the Pollution Control Department to control dust at the source with strict detection and prohibition of all kinds of black smoke vehicles.
“Ask for people’s cooperation. Cars seen emitting black smoke above standard OR burning outdoors, please notify Bangkok hotline 1555 to continue to enforce relevant laws. In addition, you have instructed agencies under the BMA to to join forces in implementing measures to reduce air pollution, “said Wirat.
For people, you can check the air quality in the Bangkok area. Through various channels, including websites: www.bangkokairquality.com, www.air4bangkok.com, www.prbangkok.com, as well as Facebook: Noise and Air Quality Management Division Facebook of the Media Agency Environment: Bangkok By public relations office AND an AirBKK application to study air quality data AND used to make decisions about outdoor activities. Or avoid activities that affect health
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