Parliament, House meeting There was a unanimous vote of 443 votes to accept the draft principles. Clean Air Act Return the right to clean air to the people. Ready to set up a committee 39 people made corrections before considering extending agenda items 2-3. House of Representatives meeting There was a unanimous resolution of 443 votes to accept the principles of the draft Clean Air Management Act. The Cabinet proposed and also accepted the principles of the Clean Air Law. More than 22,000 names from the public sector and political parties Both the Pheu Thai Party Bhumjai Thai Party The Palang Pracharath Party, the Kao Klai Party, and the Democrat Party presented a total of 7 proposals. Previously, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Explain the principles and reasons that At present, the problem of air pollution is becoming more serious, especially PM2.5 dust. It is therefore necessary to establish air pollution management mechanisms at both the national and local levels. Ready to determine the development and integration of problem management of all sectors into a system. Establish a system for operational planning and supervision. To be consistent with the principles of sustainable development To reduce the causes of pollution at the source. Including preventing the release of pollutants, dust, smoke and odors into the environment and atmosphere. Develop an air quality assessment system Surveillance system, warning system and management system in critical situations due to air pollution. as well as developing knowledge on managing air pollution problems. To create clean air To create a good environment that is safe for health, which is a basic factor in people's lives. Ms. Khanungnij Sribuiam, representative of the public sector who proposed the law, explained that from the situation of toxic smog and air pollution, especially PM 2.5 dust, it is something that is dangerous to people's health. causing people with chronic respiratory diseas e Symptoms relapse and may contribute to increased lung cancer. Severe impact It is a silent threat to public health. and is the cause of premature death. Especially vulnerable groups of people The important reason for preventing and solving the problem of toxic smog in Thailand is the inadequacy of the current laws. Lack of integration As a result, problem solving cannot be carried out in a systematic and timely manner. It also needs to be managed. and supervise integrated air management. between government agencies as well as economic measures tools To motivate entrepreneurs which is an important cause of pollution Behavior has been changed and production methods that are environmentally friendly Therefore, it is necessary to enact laws to enforce them. Mr. Alongkot Maneekath, Nakhon Phanom MP, Bhumjaithai Party Clarifying the draft law proposed by the Bhumjaithai Party that due to dust and smoke which is air pollution affecting to living things continuously for a long time and the trend of the situation i s becoming more serious It affects the health of people, especially children, the elderly, and pregnant women. And it also affects tourism. and the image of the country It reflects the failure of government management. The dust situation is caused by various sources within the country, including dust and smoke that floats from sources abroad. From this situation that occurred and affecting the quality of life of the people Therefore it is necessary to have a clean air law. for public health Mr. Chaimongkol Chairob, Sakon Nakhon MP, Palang Pracharath Party Clarifying the principles of draft legislation from the Palang Pracharat Party that PM2.5 dust is a threat to public health. Both from burning in the open air, automobiles, or the industrial and construction sectors, which are related to disease and illness. Various medical expenses, Palang Pracharat Party therefore proposed a draft law So that people can receive clean air equally. Even though many governments are trying to fix it But it was not successful, so it was necessary to propose a draft law. To be a tool for reducing pollution for the country Mr. Chulaphan Amornwiwat, Chiang Mai MP, Pheu Thai Party, explained the principles of draft legislation from the Pheu Thai Party that at present the dust and smoke situation which is air pollution both from within the country and cross-border smog Affecting people and the economy with increased severity People are affected and in danger. and still have to bear the burden of medical expenses and also has a detrimental effect on the tourism business sector Therefore, it is necessary to develop and reform cleanliness management to be efficient. Manage pollution systematically to lead to clean air There will be a spatial public administration system. Development of clean air quality standards Quality assessment, surveillance, warning, data storage, etc., along with confirming that This draft law Will be able to deal with cross-border pollution problems. through economic measures including tax and import measures to pu nish entrepreneurs who cause pollution like Singapore Mr. Romtham Khamnurak, Phatthalung MP, Democrat Party Explain the principles of the draft law proposed by the Democrat Party. It is necessary that Thailand has laws in force. To solve the problem of air pollution Because people have been waiting for a long time to have clean air to breathe, confident that these draft laws It will help promote people's right to breathe cleanly. You can receive air quality information in each area in a systematic way. and solve problems from their source both within the country and abroad. Mr. Phattharaphong Leelaphat, Chiang Mai MP, Kao Klai Party, explained that the PM 2.5 dust situation has had an impact within the country for more than 10 years, without a clear and comprehensive legal solution. Solving the problem by enforcing the law cannot be done. There are also sources from many activities that cause pollution. including cross-border pollution Therefore it is necessary to enact legislation. To protect the rights of the people To get clean air and there are economic measures to fine operators who cause pollution So that Thai people can receive clean air with equality. Therefore, it is necessary to have this law. Reporters reported that Discussion of most MPs from both coalition parties and the opposition coalition supports every clean air bill. All versions proposed by the Cabinet, the public sector, and political parties To return clean air and restore the right to breathe clean air. which is a basic right for the people Including solving the problem of air pollution, especially PM2.5 dust, sustainably The meeting appointed an extraordinary committee of 39 people to consider making adjustments at the committee level. before presenting it to the House of Representatives meeting Continue to consider agenda items 2 and 3 according to the procedures by the meeting. There was a resolution to adopt the draft Clean Air Management Act. proposed by the Cabinet It is the main body for consideration by the committee. For the co ntents of the draft Clean Air Management Act proposed by the Cabinet Requires the establishment of a national policy regarding the organization of the environment. For clean air that is safe for everyone's health By allowing relevant government agencies to focus on basic causes. origin including building cooperation in prevention and correcting air pollution and develop international and international cooperation, which government agencies Laws that are obstacles to solving pollution problems must be improved. The law also stipulates that 'Clean Air Policy Committee' chaired by the Prime Minister Create a master plan for clean and safe air. Consider specifying tools and economic measures To manage clean air Including financial, fiscal, tax, and investment promotion measures. and other policies for clean air, etc. At the same time, it also imposes penalties on violators. If standards for controlling the release of polluted air from pollution sources are not followed, there will be a fine of 50,000 baht. Those who burn in the open without permission will be fined not more than 50,000 baht. Those who release polluted air without treating it to have quality according to Control standards Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht, or both. Owner of the source of air pollution outside the country Penalized with a fine not exceeding 2,000,000 baht, etc. Source: Thai News Agency