Bangkok, The Director-General of the Pollution Control Department stated that during this period in Bangkok - the surrounding area, PM2.5 dust has accumulated to a level that has an impact on health. Due to closed weather conditions and poor ventilation In urban areas, vehicles are the main source of pollution. Therefore supports the use of 'Euro 5 oil' which reduces dust by 20-24%. Ms. Preeyaporn Suwankaset, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, revealed that Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. As chairman of the committee to manage air pollution problems for sustainability Follow up on operations according to measures to increase efficiency in spatial management. (areas with problems/areas at risk of dust problems) including dust control in the city Support and expedite the distribution of Euro 5 standard quality oil to cover areas throughout the country. To reduce pollution from vehicle exhaust, especially PM2.5 dust, t he Ministry of Energy has taken steps to improve the quality of oil in the gasoline-gasohol group and the diesel group. to Euro 5 standards by all 6 oil refineries, namely Thai Oil, Bangchak, PTTGC, Bangchak Sriracha, IRPC and SPRC. Ready to sell Euro 5 standard fuel from January 1, 2024. default For Euro 5 standard fuels, both the gasoline-gasohol group and the diesel group. There will be no more than 10 ppm sulfur (10 parts per million by weight), while Euro 4 standards will have no more than 50 ppm sulfur. Euro 5 standard fuel can be used in both old and new cars. and does not cause problems to the engine From emissions testing by the Air Pollution Measurement Laboratory from Pollution Control Department vehicles. Euro 3 and Euro 4 cars are the most commonly used. When using Euro 5 standard fuel, the PM 2.5 dust value will be reduced by 20 - 24%. Director-General of the Pollution Control Department said that During this period, there is high air pressure, the weather is closed, and the ventilation rate is not good. This causes dust to accumulate in the atmosphere to a level that affects health. Vehicles are the main source of PM2.5 dust in Bangkok and surrounding areas. We therefore invite people who use vehicles to refuel with Euro 5 standard fuel and ask for cooperation in checking and maintaining the engines regularly. To help reduce pollution in the atmosphere and help reduce PM2.5 dust particles that are accumulating higher. Source: Thai News Agency