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Thailand’s new air quality standard to become effective in June 2023

13 Sept 07:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Environmental Board approved a stricter air quality standard, reducing the safe PM2.5 dust limit from 50 μg/m3 to 37.5 μg/m3 for a 24-hour period, effective June 1, 2023.
The annual average safe PM2.5 amount will also be lowered from 25 μg/m3 to 15 μg/m3, expected to be implemented within 2-3 months.
These new standards aim to enhance public health and air quality, aligning Thailand's regulations with those of leading nations like the US, EU, Japan, and Singapore.
All relevant agencies are urged to initiate immediate actions to reduce emissions from sources such as vehicles, factories, and agricultural burning to meet the new targets.

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A House of Representatives poll revealed significant public opposition to proposed changes in funding sources for four key organizations: Thai PBS, ThaiHealth, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), and the Elderly People Act.
The Bhumjaithai Party's bills aim to shift these organizations' funding from legally earmarked 'sin taxes' to the annual government budget.
Across all four entities, a clear majority of respondents consistently opposed the proposed amendments, with opposition rates ranging from approximately 68% for Thai PBS and SAT to nearly 90% for ThaiHealth.