BANGKOK, Feb 4 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
has reiterated that his government is carrying out long-term measures to tackle
the hazardous PM2.5 air pollution.
Prayut said the government had already begun working on the
long-term masterplan step by step. All
measures must be taken gradually, otherwise they would cause problems in
people’s daily life, he said.
In his previous comments, Prayut said under the masterplan
the government pressed ahead development of the electric rail network and
replacement of diesel-powered public buses.
The government has also considered a ban on personal car use
in affected areas.
High levels of hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles
have prompted Bangkok authorities to order three-day suspension of railway,
high-rise and road constructions from Tuesday to Friday.
Proposing a green solution to the unhealthy smog, the
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) will hand out air purifying
plants to the public.
Six types of plants including spider ivy and fern will be
given on Sunday at the launch of the program, Green City by MOAC. (TNA)
