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Back to PM2.5 dust pageWhy must there be?
Low Pollution Control Area?
The average PM 2.5 dust level in Bangkok in 2022 was as high as 26.63 micrograms per cubic meter, an increase from 2021.
Bangkokians inhale PM2.5 dust equivalent to smoking 1,261.05 cigarettes in 2021.
In 2022, Bangkok had only 49 days with good air quality in the green zone.
Start Project Project In Pathumwan District
Pathumwan District is one of the areas with air pollution.The highest in Bangkok because..
Traffic
Pathumwan District has many main roads. These roads are heavily congested, resulting in air pollution from vehicle exhaust fumes.
Business activitiesAnd shops
Pathumwan District is a business district with dense skyscrapers. These business activities create air pollution from fuel combustion.
Construction
Pathumwan District has many construction projects. Construction activities create air pollution from dust particles.
What does Bangkok do?
Measure and report pollution
Measure and report pollution
- Continuously monitor air pollution levels
- Report the results to the public
Vehicle Emission Control
Vehicle Emission Control
- Two methods of measuring black smoke from diesel vehicles: actual measurement on the road and using an infrared camera
- BMTA checks buses leaving the depot
- People bring their cars in for free black smoke testing
- Technopathumwan provides engine tuning services
Malls Join to Reduce Pollution
Malls Join to Reduce Pollution
- Control black smoke from vehicles entering and leaving the mall
- Encourage customers to use public transportation
- Measure black smoke from freight vehicles
- Organize a contest and give awards to department stores that have performed well
Project Results Summary Low Emission Zone In Pathumwan District
- Year 65 Reduce PM2.5 by 13% From 64
- People are healthier
- People are aware of the PM2.5 problem.
- People are paying more attention to reducing pollution
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LEZ project to control pollution emissions from trucks in Bangkok, especially Ratchadaphisek Ring Road, covering 22 important districts, to reduce PM2.5 dust problems during the crisis.
- Trucks are prohibited from entering areas in Bangkok when dust levels are high.
- It will be enforced in cases where PM2.5 dust levels exceed the criteria in the specified area.
- Operators must register for a green account to be exempt from entry restrictions.
We can all help reduce PM2.5 dust.
Check engine conditionConsistently
"Car project reduces dust" Offer a maximum discount of 55%
Use public transportation instead of driving, or turn off the garbage disposal
Business operators must register for a green account to be exempted from the ban on entering low-emission zones
If you find the cause of dust, please report it via Traffy Fondue
Do not burn waste
Low Emission Zone Create clean air forHealth of Bangkokians
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