MOT 1 throws PM2.5 into the power of the governor-governor of Bangkok. Difficult to declare a disaster because there is no measure of the severity of a closed curfew door
At 8:45 am on March 28 at Government House General Anupong Paochinda The Minister of the Interior gave an interview before the meeting of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) on solving PM2.5 dust problems which originally ordered the governor of the province and the governor of Bangkok to follow the framework of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment by the Department of Pollution Control which level have to be strict Which biggest sources come from burning We did our best to catch people and put out the flames, depending on the cooperation of all parties. lower heat point There was only a large number of remains outside.
Gen said. Apart from that The next level is more strict about the use of vehicles. by asking for cooperation But not yet forced to ban cars to that area, this area because we have to admit that part of the PM2.5 comes from using vehicles. after burning in the open air In terms of industrial and construction works, we are strict. If we want the situation to decrease, we must work together. Because to let the authorities go and catch them alone, there will be a problem. Because most of them were farmers who burned the fields and burned the fields.
When asked if there was an assessment as to whether the next increase or decrease Gen. Anupong that If you expect that the order will be reduced It will not be reduced But everyone must work together, for example, in Bangkok, the governor said that any agency that can work from home should do it. If everyone can help each other, it can be done.
When asked if immediate measures were still being taken or not especially for royal hand Gen. Anupong that Luang rain is still in action.
When asked if the affected area will be declared or not Gen. However, do not declare it a disaster area. In this regard, if there is an incident in any area, relevant authorities will be notified to consider whether it should be declared a disaster area or not. preventing people from entering the area But this issue is another issue that has been discussed with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (PDP).
Gen said. Apart from that I want you to understand that in the case of PM2.5 dust, I don’t know what to set with what value, such as the cold threat, the Meteorological Department will know how many degrees and how many days it will be cold, but PM2.5 is difficult to determine how to determine the danger zone It can be catastrophic is published throughout the state or in some areas This is followed by taking care of the people how to take care of them because there is no regulation yet. which would be difficult and could affect tourism as well Because when a disaster is declared, there will be an increase in the cost of travel insurance. In conclusion, there is no regulation to publish how to publish. But he admitted that they are still discussing.
When asked how to take care of the people initially because the PM2.5 problem is considered dangerous to the public Gen replied. Apart from that all areas must be considered. The Ministry of Interior has already given the policy. He admitted he couldn’t tell if he was throwing or not, but it was the duty of two men in Thailand. The governor of the province and the governor of Bangkok who can go to order If people are affected, for example in Bangkok, if they see that they cannot take it, they will order to stop using the car, they must order. But everyone in Thailand knows that if they are ordered, there will definitely be a problem. People will not agree.
“The source is known. But you don’t. not cooperating No matter how you order it, it doesn’t work. I can’t go and order you to order. You have to consider it yourself. to be considered at the committee meeting in their own states already with the power to do it But there is no order from the center to go. If there is a consensus in that area that cars will not be allowed to enter the city at all, then do it,” said Mot. 1.
When asked if there was any coordination with neighboring countries? Gen. replied. Anupong knew that the actions were in place But he did not ask to go into details because he did not know in which forum he was speaking. how to cooperate When asked if there is an opportunity to declare a curfew or not Gen said. Anupong that there was no such thing, but he personally stopped the vehicle. Or set vehicles not to enter, just this is enough.
When asked if the vehicle on behalf of the government will act as an example. Said the Minister of the Interior The truth deserves But we must think whether we will have the money to buy it or not. or in the case of a rented car Can we go and change it? But it was agreed that the government should set an example. But now he can’t do it. As it is a temporary government, it cannot act.
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