There is no way of putting it, say leading academics, other than that this government is ill-equipped to stop the air pollution crisis from spiralling out of control. Asst Prof Surat Bualert, dean of Kasetsart University's Environment Faculty, says the data for Bangkok's air quality reveals we are entering a new era. "Their ongoing presence creates more unpredictability at a time when the changing climate may also be contributing to extreme weather events, like the prolonged stagnation that fuelled Bangkok's pollution crisis this year," he said. However, the government first has to realise that we're facing an air pollution crisis that demands this research," says Prof Witsanu. Air pollution only became an issue for the government when Bangkok's worsening air quality stirred-up significant public discontent this year.

Source: Bangkok Post November 23, 2019 22:41 UTC