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Where does PM2.5 dust come from?
- Dust from outside Bangkok
and perimeter: 42% - Traffic: 22%
- Open burning: 16%
- Industrial Plant: 15%
- Road dust: 4%
- Others: 1%
37% comes from traffic
and industrial plants
PM 2.5 dust from traffic and factories
Industry accounts for 37% of PM 2.5 dust.
All in Bangkok to solve this problem.
Bangkok has a solution from the root cause.
What does Bangkok do?
Pollution monitoring and control
From factories and vehicles Strictly
Monitor air qualityAlways
Order to improve dust sources PM2.5 that does not pass the criteriastandard
What does Bangkok check?
Establishment
Establishment
- Check air pollution data and values Must not exceed the standard value
- Check the air pollution treatment system
- Check the condition of the treatment system
- Check emissions
Car
Car
- Black smoke is measured twice, using the highest value as the criterion, and the black smoke values measured on both occasions must differ by no more than 5 percent.
- Black smoke value must not exceed 30%.
(measured by opacity level) - Black smoke value must not exceed 40%.
(measured using filter paper system)
Test results
Establishment
From 1 October 2022 to 24 June 2024
(Check pollution sources twice a month)
Establishment/Factory
Total of 269 locations
Examine
13,279 Time
Failed (already ordered for correction)
8 Time
Cement plant
Number 103 places
Examine
1,977 Time
Failed (already ordered for correction)
17 Time
Construction site
Number of places: 3,866
Examine
3,168 Time
Failed (already ordered for correction)
33 Time
Landfill/Sand Dock
Number 18 places
Examine
381 Time
Establishments that do not pass the criteria must be improved because they emit pollution that exceeds the standard.Failure to comply may result in suspension of operations.
Vehicle inspection results
From 1 October 2022 to 24 June 2024
Check black smoke
At the place of origin
Examine
3,387 Vehicle
Failed (already ordered for correction)
19 Vehicle
Car detection
Emit black smoke
Examine
200,191 Vehicle
Failed (already ordered for correction)
2,676 Vehicle
Check the bus
Regular/Non-reserved route
Examine
46,246 Vehicle
Failed (already ordered for correction)
136 Vehicle
Truck inspection
Examine
121,197 Vehicle
Failed (already ordered for correction)
648 Vehicle
Vehicles that emit black smoke exceeding the standard will be banned.
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
Registered Entrepreneur
Work From Home when there is high dust
If you find the cause of dust, please report it via Traffy Fondue
Do not burn waste
With everyone's cooperation We will be able to make Bangkok Have fresh air
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