Similar conditions were reported in Nakhon Ratchasima, where micro-dust levels have exceeded the safe level for five days straight. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)Thailand is heading in the wrong direction with its approach to solving PM2.5 microdust and other air pollution problems as measures are not systematic or year-round, according to academics. Sirima Panyametheekul, a member of the Thailand Air Quality Management (TAQM) coalition of pollution experts, said the weather is a factor and with lower temperatures and an absence of wind, the air pollution problems would get worse. In a further change aimed at battling air pollution, vehicle inspections would now be carried out on the spot to avoid unnecessary trips into the DLT workshop in the city. The results of these evaluations could see registration renewal applications refused, depending on the state of the vehicles, according to Mr Chirute.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2021 23:37 UTC