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Thailand losing war on PM2.5 as country enters another year under smog

10 Sept 17:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand continues to grapple with a severe PM2.5 smog crisis, leading to over one million reported health issues between October 2023 and December 2024, and posing long-term risks like premature death and reduced lifespans.
Environmental experts express dismay over the lack of progress in combating PM2.5, attributing the persistent pollution to widespread sugarcane field burning, factory emissions, and vehicle exhaust, despite the Clean Air Bill passing its first reading.
Government efforts include offering farmer subsidies, ordering factory closures, and investigating land burning, but these measures face challenges; the Clean Air Bill's legislative process is slow, and past initiatives like work-from-home calls have seen limited public cooperation.

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.