Bangkok, “Anutin” closely follows the dust situation. Evaluate the work of every province and order the Department of Public Health to integrate all departments and move forward with 6 control measures.
Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior (MOI), discussed the progress in measures to prevent and solve the PM2.5 dust problem according to the policy of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister, that Ministry of Interior said
Mr. Anutin has closely followed the situation in each province. There is an evaluation of operations. along with mobilizing all forces to hasten to resolve the situation The provincial government already has plans for the cause of the dust. from factors outside the country and within the country, such as forest fires and agricultural burning, has emphasized asking for the law to be strictly enforced. By having the provincial governor visit the area to continuously monitor the situation and put in p
lace strict measures to solve the problem.
There was also an order for the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division) through the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division) to coordinate with all provinces to solve the problems of forest fires, smog and small dust particles PM2. .5 through a comprehensive management system (Single Command) and spatial mechanisms including the government, police, military, private and public sectors as follows:
1. Strictly enhance burning control operations in the area. Using legal measures, burning is strictly prohibited. until the deadline To prevent the fire from spreading, in cases where the fire must be controlled
2. Use hotspot location information to identify targets and plan forest fire extinguishing operations correctly, precisely and in a timely manner, along with coordinating aircraft. Operational support
3. Mobilize personnel and disaster machinery to be r
eady to take action to solve problems in the area.
4. Raise the level of measures to take care of the people. By providing masks to the public. Especially at-risk and vulnerable groups. along with recommendations on how to behave to reduce the impact of small dust particles
5. Focus on reducing the impact of dust on the health of children and youth in educational institutions and child care centers. By allowing educational institution administrators to adjust teaching formats or close teaching. In the case of a small dust particle PM2.5 crisis in the area
6. Create awareness and create participation for the people. To have knowledge of the dangers of dust. and control of burning
Mr. Anutin emphasized to the governor It is an important stage in solving problems within the area, including extraction and incineration. Until extinguishing the fire By cooperating with all relevant agencies to solve problems effectively.
Source: Thai News Agency