Patcharawat orders “effective detection and correction” of black smoke cars, cause of PM 2.5 dust, organizing team of inspectors to set up black smoke car check points in Bangkok and surrounding areas, Sep 16 per day. In 2 months of fiscal year 2024, there were 16,000 car arrests
On January 19, 2024, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Order to be strict in detecting cars with black smoke, “Detect, actually fix”
To stop the main source of PM 2.5 dust.
Assigning Mr. Noppadon Phonsen, Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Go to the area to follow up inspections, detect and prohibit the use of black smoke vehicles. Prevent PM 2.5 by integrating work between Pollution Control Department Land Transport Department Traffic Police Division and Bangkok in front of Chatuchak Park, Phahon Yothin Road, Chatuchak District, Bangkok
Mr Noppadol said The government has given importance to the prevention and resolution of PM 2.5 dust, said General Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Adopted a policy of strict inspection of every source of pollution causing PM 2.5 dust and ordered to be rigorous in detecting black smoke in cars, “Detect, Really Regulate” in order to stop the important source of dust in city Relevant agencies have inspected and banned the use of black smoking vehicles along Bangkok’s traffic routes. on a daily basis
by Traffic Police Division Set up 14 black smoke vehicle inspection points per day in the area of 17 district offices (Khlong Sam Wa, Don Mueang, Taling Chan, Thawi Watthana, Bang Khun Thian, Bang Khen, Bang Khae, Bang Na, Prawet, Bang Bon, Phasi Charoen, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Sai Mai, Saphan Sung, Nong Khaem, Nong Chok) and the Department of Land Transport. Organize a team of inspectors to set up checkpoints for black smoke vehicles in Bangkok and surrounding areas, 16 Sep per day.
Statistics for controlling, detecting and banning the use of black smoke cars From 1 October 2023 to 16 January 2024 in the Bangkok area. Pollution Control Department together with the Traffic Police Division Land Transport Department and Bangkok A total of 30,239 vehicles were called for inspection, 16,994 of which were large vehicles, including trucks and buses, according to the Land Transport Act BE 2522. Black smoke was found to exceed the standard and 45 vehicles were banned from use.
As for personal cars and pickup trucks, according to the National Law on the Promotion and Preservation of Environmental Quality.
In 1992, a total of 13,245 cars were found to have above-standard black smoke and an order was issued banning their use.
A total of 188 vehicles, of which 233 were banned from use, 103 vehicles (44%) have been repaired and are being monitored. Compliance with orders for today (January 19) at the inspection point in front of Chatuchak Park. Called to inspect 52 cars
There were 26 buses according to the Land Transport Act, BE 2522, 1 bus had black smoke above the standard. The spraying inspector has banned its use. And one car was fined: 26 cars, according to the National Law on Promotion and Preservation of Environmental Quality of 1992, had black smoke above the standard in 6 cars, and officials issued an order temporarily prohibiting its use. to make corrections within 30 days and traffic officers Compare the changes with 6 black smoke cars.
In addition to legal measures Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment by the pollution control department joined the Federation of Thai Industries and the automotive industry group Nine automotive operators, including TOYOTA, ISUZU, MITSUBISHI, NISSAN, MAZDA, FORD , HONDA, SUZUKI and HINO, are carrying out the “Car Clinic to Reduce PM 2.5 Dust” project, providing free engine condition checking services.
Through oil change service and above all reduce the cost of engine oil, spare parts and labor costs Encourage car owners to participate in the prevention and resolution of the dust crisis that is occurring at this time. He also pushed for the implementation of Euro 5 fuel quality standards to solve the problem of PM 2.5 dust, which is already available across the country. From 1 January 2024
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