Adjust the standard of PM2.5 dust from 50 to 37.5 mcg/cu.m.
National Environment Board There was a resolution to set new standards for PM 2.5 dust to be more stringent. to raise the country’s air quality standards prevent impact on public health through a meeting to hear opinions from all sectors
On May 24, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, revealed that since the PM2.5 standard has been used for more than 10 years, it should be adjusted to be rigorous and appropriate. The National Environment Board (Kg.W.) has resolved to set a new standard for PM2.5 particulate matter from the original 24-hour average, the standard value does not exceed 50 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/cu.m.), modified. to 37.5 mcg/m3, effective on June 1, 2023 and the annual average from 25 mcg/m3 to 15 mcg/m3. Effective immediately from the date of publication in the Government Gazette. It is expected that in regarding 2-3 months this is considered to raise the air quality standard of the country. prevent impact on public health and to be in the same group as the United States, the European Union, South Korea, Japan and the top ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, including Taiwan.
“Adjust the standard of PM 2.5 dust to be more stringent. It is the implementation of the Cabinet resolution under the National Agenda Action Plan. “Troubleshooting Dust Pollution Problems” Measure 3 Enhancement of Pollution Management Efficiency through a meeting to hear opinions from all sectors and the meeting of the sub-committee on setting air quality standards in general,” said Mr. Atthaphon.
