Go Far” announces 7 points to solve the PM 2.5 dust crisis. If it is the government, it will see results immediately. Every car is inspected for free for 3 months. On the side of candidates for MPs in Chiang Mai District 1, the government hijacks the problem. After releasing the affected people Outdoor business income lost 30% in 3 months
Mr. Dejrat Sukkamnerd, Director of the Think Forward Center and the Economics Team of the Progressive Party Mentioned measures to solve the PM 2.5 small dust problem that is currently critical in many areas of the country. Especially the northern provinces, that yesterday (April 8, 2023) he was a representative of the far-reaching party. Participated in a debate on the issue of "When will the future of clean air come again?" organized by civil society in Chiang Mai Province. Participants questioned the political parties on how to solve the problem of PM 2.5 dust in the short term, which means the season. Dust 2024, however, because many times Policy makers often talk about long-term solutions to fine dust problems. until the public cannot see the changes that will occur But the small dust problem returns to people every year. and heavier in this year 2023
Mr. Decharat said that in order to break this vicious cycle, the Kao Klai Party would like to announce 7 changes that will occur on January 1, 2024, or the start of the season that may cause small dust around. If the party advances into government
Thailand will have a clean air bill. And the Emissions and Transport of Pollutants to the Environment (PRTR) bill to be considered in the House of Representatives may pass a 1-2 term or not, depending on the enthusiasm of other political parties. But the Progressive Party will definitely submit this bill to the House of Assembly within the first month.
There will be a budget to solve forest fire problems at the sub-district level, 3 million baht per sub-district for forest fire prevention. fuel management Volunteer Team Preparation along with the welfare of the volunteer team and the adjustment of the non-burning agricultural system Ready to take action immediately
The Thai government will enact Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards to prohibit the import of all types of incinerated agricultural products. enter Thailand Breaking the business cycle of incineration for agriculture The same measures that Singapore has done.
Announcing alternatives for farmers who grow corn, sugar cane and rice that (1) they can bring waste materials such as rice straw, sugarcane leaves, corn plants to sell at a price of 1,000 baht/ton, with the government supporting the budget through entrepreneurs or scrap collectors. Agricultural materials (2) can buy machinery for harvesting. (for sugarcane growers) and soil preparation (for rice and corn growers) by requesting a 0% interest loan with after-sales care The government has a duty to negotiate with the agricultural machinery business. and (3) can switch to growing other food crops or perennial with a guaranteed return of 500-1,000 baht/month
All cars are inspected for vehicle condition and black smoke. which will be open for free car inspections during the last 3 months of the year (October-December 2023), then all cars must have a visible vehicle inspection sticker. If any car is not stuck Must go to check the condition of the car immediately. to end the problem of black smoke cars that run throughout Thailand, aggravating PM 2.5 problems
open cancer screening and respiratory disease for people in the upper northern region free of charge along with supporting travel expenses for the inspectors in order to have a large database for long-term disease surveillance
Prepare a safe area with an air purifier. Especially child development centers, schools, elderly care centers. public libraries in every district by directly supporting budgets through local government organizations, hospitals and schools, as well as encouraging the private sector to transform their spaces into safe areas for people such as co-working spaces, which the government will support through tax deduction measures. At the same time, the government will Budget allocated for the distribution of small dust masks for free If the dust exceeds the standard
Mr. Decharat said that with all measures The Progressive Party believes that by 2024, the number of days with particulate matter above the standard will be reduced. from an average of about 50 days/year (2020-2023 average) to no more than 25 days/year and reduced to no more than 10 days/year in the following year.
The government has stepped forward to confirm that A long-term policy is needed. To deal with all sources of dust, whether it is causing the operators who contribute to the creation of toxic smog. Liable both criminally and civilly People can sue. If it can be proven that any company buys Or have direct and indirect involvement with burning that causes pollution to float into Thailand Discussing solutions with neighboring countries Enabling all provinces to have electric buses within 7 years to create clean transportation. retirement of all coal-fired power plants within 2037, etc.
On Ms. Petcharat Maichompoo, candidate for MP for Chiang Mai, District 1, the Kao Klai Party came out and called on the government to seriously solve the problem. For the basic rights of the people who should receive fresh air, both for a short term, for example, the governor must declare Chiang Mai a disaster area. to bring the budget to buy N95 masks, air purifiers And necessary equipment for dust protection and long term, for example, the government must have measures to prevent the import of goods. And banned products that get agricultural products from burning forests. both inside and outside the country Including capitalists who still buy products from agricultural burning. be responsible because previously the people of Chiang Mai had to succumb to the dust crisis affecting the revolving income of the business sector Especially service businesses, restaurants and businesses related to outdoor activities in the province decreased by more than 30% within 3 months from February to April. It can be said that it is almost the low season of Chiang Mai and almost all of the northern region. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency