Urgent, Anutin has orders to all provinces. Emphasize immediate enforcement | Siam News | LINE TODAY

On December 6, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, Secretary to the Minister of Interior and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior (MOI), said that Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. As the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Commander, he gives policies to the governors of every province and the governor of Bangkok to take action to prevent and solve the problems of forest fires, smog and small dust particles (PM 2.5) in 2023- 67

This is because during the winter until the dry season every year. Thailand will have a dust situation exceeding the standard in many areas. Especially in the area of ​​17 northern provinces, Bangkok and surrounding areas, which have both natural causes. Weather conditions and terrain that are conducive to human situations and activities. until the accumulation of dust particles in higher quantities Affect the environment and public health

Ms. Traisulee said that according to the order of the Minister of Interior, the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Directorate was assigned. Watch out and follow up on situations that affect the occurrence of wildfire problems. Smog and small dust particles in the area By leveraging technology to support ordering operations. as well as giving warnings to the public thoroughly and efficiently

By having the operations department focus on preventing and reducing pollution at the source. Charge the agencies with authority to strictly enforce the law. Whether it is burning in the open air Transportation, industry and construction

As for the case of burning in agricultural areas to districts and local administrative organizations Coordinate operations with agencies of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in the area. As well as using a volunteer mechanism to join in the campaign to refrain from burning agricultural waste. to farmers about the disposal or utilization of waste materials into value-added processing instead, such as plowing in stumps and cob, using microorganisms for decomposition

Ms. Traisulee further said that the Minister of Interior has instructed the Provincial Security Administration Division to review and prepare emergency response plans in various cases. Update information to date, such as risk areas such as forest areas, agricultural areas. Roadside area and community/city areas as well as information on at-risk population groups Resource information Disaster machinery

Along with clear guidelines for changes in the situation at each level. as well as coordinating operations with local government organizations and related agencies Establish an area-level surveillance team Support surveillance patrols Prevent illegal burning in forest areas. Agricultural area

Ms. Traisulee also said that when the situation arises Whether it’s forest fires, smog, or PM2.5 dust levels, they tend to be higher than standard values. Providing provincial, district incident command centers and local emergency operations centers Integrate work with relevant agencies Raise the level of compliance with measures Strictly enforce laws to control dust sources. In the case of a forest fire, join forces with skilled personnel. Assemble the force as an operational team with equipment to quickly suppress the incident.

M.T.1 is concerned about those working in dangerous areas. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of staff safety. Volunteers who come to participate in the government sector Arrange appropriate personal equipment. In the case of a forest fire that is difficult for the area to access. Coordinate operations with agencies that have aircraft to support. and to take care of the welfare and operating expenses of the officials to be in accordance with the regulations as well,” Ms. Traisulee said.

Ms. Traisulee said that Mr. Anutin also emphasized proactive communication through various channels. To make people aware of the causes of dust. that people will participate in reducing the problem understood the situation Related legal measures As well as penalties if violations occur. Public health care is given to public health agencies. Proceed to provide information on public health care.

Especially at-risk groups, whether it be having officials in the area to provide information or providing knowledge through various channels and have local administrative organizations work with relevant agencies to organize areas and public service systems in safe areas (Safety Zone) or dust-free rooms To continue taking care of people with health problems if necessary