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PM2.5 Forest Fires: Solutions for Community Participation and Budget Transparency

“Pacharawat” sits at the head of the table. Solve the problem of PM2.5 forest fires by attracting community participation Set up an observation point Accelerate the disbursement of the budget approved by the Council of Ministers, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment He chaired the meeting to prepare the solution to the problems of forest fires, smog and PM 2 dust ,5, which included an agenda to consider plans for implementing projects to resolve problems. Forest fires and smog Reduce PM 2.5 through community participation. Fiscal year 2024 of the Royal Forestry Corps and the National Park Department Wild Animals and Plants After visiting the area to inspect officials working on a mission to solve the problem of forest fires, smog and PM 2.5 dust during the crisis and to accelerate the use of the budget approved by the Cabinet, with Mr. Kuson Chotirat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Surachai Ajonboon, Director General of the Forestry Department Mr. Narin Prathuanchai, Deputy Director General of the Department of National Parks and representatives of relevant agencies attended the meeting

Pol Gen Patcharawat said the meeting approved the project implementation plans of both agencies and requested that the Cabinet resolutions be strictly followed. Comply with relevant regulations and laws. and spend budget efficiently and profitably Integrate closely with related agencies. I would like to highlight transparency. You can control every step. Be it procurement Recruitment of workers in the area Determination of the establishment and operation of the surveillance point. Carrying out various activities At the same time we ask that measures be taken to solve the problem of PM 2.5 dust during the crisis situation. act urgently By monitoring and supervising the management of fires in forest areas. In particular, the areas affected are 11 protected forests and 10 reserved forests, including repeatedly burned agricultural areas in mountainous areas. and in lowland areas of 17 northern provinces The policy was issued on March 10. Because in many provinces the forest fire situation still tends to be serious.

“We ask that each unit dedicate all its strength to operate to the best of its ability with a strong mind. Taking officers’ safety into account is important,” said Pol. Gen. Patcharawat.

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