During this season, low air pressure from China causes air stagnation, which leads to more air pollution as particles from factory emissions and vehicle engine fumes hover in the atmosphere. The first chapter of the bill clearly defines clean air and makes access to it a basic right. Making clean air a basic right will allow citizens to sue air polluters. Meanwhile, a clean air fund will be established to support activities such as coverage of expenditure to file cases with courts, fund research and development, and other local activities to promote clean air. A right to clean air is the most important of all rights, something we all deserve and cannot live without.

Source: Bangkok Post September 25, 2020 23:26 UTC