Minister of Natural Resources and Environment ordered “Detect – adjust for real” Black smoke cars to stop the main source of PM 2.5 dust in the city
January 19, 2024 Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Order to be strict about detecting black smoke cars. “Detect, adjust for real” To stop the main source of PM 2.5 dust, assigned Mr. Noppadon Phonsen, Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Go to the area to follow up on inspections, detect and prohibit the use of black smoke vehicles. To prevent PM 2.5 dust by integrating work between the Pollution Control Department Department of Land Transport 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 preventing and solving PM 2.5 dust, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Has given a policy to strictly inspect every source of pollution that causes PM 2.5 dust and has ordered to be strict in detecting black smoke in cars, “Detect, Really Adjust” in order to stop the important source of dust in city The relevant agencies have inspected and prohibited the use of black-smoking vehicles along traffic routes in Bangkok. on a daily basis by the 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. Arrange a team of inspectors to set up checkpoints for black smoke vehicles in Bangkok and surrounding areas, 16 sets per day.
From the statistics of checking, detecting and prohibiting the use of black smoke cars. From 1 October 2023 to 16 January 2024 in the Bangkok area. Pollution Control Department together with Traffic Police Division Department of Land Transport and Bangkok A total of 30,239 vehicles were called for inspection. They were large vehicles, including trucks and buses, according to the Land Transport Act B.E. 2522, totaling 16,994 vehicles. Black smoke exceeding the standard was found and 45 vehicles were banned from use. As for personal cars and pickup trucks, according to the Act. Promote and preserve national environmental quality, 1992, totaling 13,245 vehicles.
In this regard, cars with black smoke exceeding standards were found and an order was issued prohibiting the use of 188 vehicles, including 233 vehicles that were banned from using. 103 vehicles (44 percent) have been fixed and are in the process of following up. Compliance with orders for today (January 19) at the inspection point in front of Chatuchak Park. A total of 52 vehicles were called for inspection, 26 of which were public buses according to the Land Transport Act of 1979. Black smoke exceeded the standard, 1 vehicle was prohibited by the spraying inspector. And one car was fined. Of the 26 cars according to the National Environmental Quality Promotion and Preservation Act 1992, 6 cars had black smoke exceeding the standard. Officials issued an order temporarily prohibiting their use. to make corrections within 30 days and traffic officers Compare adjustments to 6 black smoke cars.
In addition to legal measures Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, through the Pollution Control Department, in collaboration with the Federation of Thai Industries and the automotive industry group Nine automobile operators, including TOYOTA, ISUZU, MITSUBISHI, NISSAN, MAZDA, FORD, HONDA, SUZUKI and HINO, carried out the project. “Car clinic reduces PM 2.5 dust” Provides free engine condition check service. By oil change service and especially reduce the cost of engine oil, spare parts, and labor costs To encourage car owners to participate in preventing and solving the dust crisis that is occurring at this time. It has also pushed for the enforcement of Euro 5 fuel quality standards to solve the PM 2.5 dust problem, which is already available throughout the country. From 1 January 2024.
2024-01-19 10:50:00
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