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Bangkok governor urges use of public transport to ease air pollution

13 Sept 12:55 Key points summarised by AI

Governor Chadchart Sittipunt appeals to Bangkok motorists to utilize public transport to mitigate severe PM2.5 airborne pollution, which currently surpasses safe thresholds across many capital areas.
Bangkok experiences critical air quality, with 28 areas reporting PM2.5 levels exceeding the 37.5µg/m³ safe limit, notably Nong Khaem reaching 56.4µg/m³.
The city administration implements various measures, including a campaign to encourage 200,000 motorists to change car oil and air filters (targeting 300,000 next year) and enforcing low emission zones for trucks within inner ring roads.
BMA expands its cooperation with the Department of Royal Rain-making and the Royal Thai Force for cloud-seeding operations aimed at reducing dust levels.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.