Campaign launched to reduce PM2.5 from car exhaust in Bangkok

13 Sept 11:16 Key points summarised by AI

Multiple ministries, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, car, and oil companies have partnered to reduce PM2.5 dust emissions, which account for 72% of Bangkok's atmospheric PM2.5.
The Ministry of Energy is implementing measures such as upgrading car fuel to Euro-5 grade, promoting regular vehicle servicing, and supporting the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Bangkok city officials found that replacing fuel, air, and oil filters in diesel engines can reduce PM2.5 emissions by about 25%.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has coordinated with nine car companies to offer free engine checks, maintenance discounts, and oil changes until April next year, anticipating a worsening PM2.5 situation due to El Niño.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.