BANGKOK, Jan 18 (TNA) –
The government plans to issue strict measures, aimed at improving air quality
in Bangkok and nearby provinces next week.
Narumon Pinyosinwat,
government spokeswoman said 12 measures will be proposed to the Cabinet issued
next Tuesday during a regular cabinet meeting.
The measures include
extension of the restricted areas for trucks from Ratchadapisek Ring Road to
outer Kanchanapisek Ring Road.
The vehicles would be
banned to enter inner Bangkok on odd days from 6 am. to 9 pm. during January
and February.
Checkpoints will be set up
to screen vehicles emitting exhaust fumes, exceeding the safety standard in all
50 Bangkok districts, she said.
Also, construction sites
of electric rail lines and other buildings will be inspected to enforce the regulations on curbing dust particles. (TNA)
