City Hall has called on people in the capital to stop using private vehicles to help tackle the choking smog that has worsened since Wednesday. The plan is being co-drafted by City Hall and the PCD, said Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) city clerk Patarut Tardaranon. Besides the action plan, City Hall claimed to have rolled out several measures to cope with the current dust situation. Mr Patarut said the public were encouraged to use public transport instead of their private vehicles while motorists were urged to turn off their engines after parking. Inspections would be conducted on vehicles emitting black smoke, particularly those belonging to City Hall officials, while lorry drivers would be advised to cover their cargoes with canvas.

Source: Bangkok Post February 15, 2018 23:48 UTC