No fast solution for Bangkok’s air pollution problem

Experts are urging Thailand to tackle its air pollution crisis head-on, branding it a structural issue requiring citizen-led solutions.

The discussion unfolded during the Journey to Clean Air event, orchestrated by the British and Australian Chambers of Commerce in Bangkok.

Diving deep into potential solutions, the discourse highlighted institutional limitations and the pivotal role citizens play in driving change towards a cleaner environment.

President of the Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation (TDRI), Nipon Poapongsakorn, stressed the need for a comprehensive approach.

“The reasons for air pollution in Thailand differ from place to place. So when trying to solve the problems, the government must look at the root causes.”

According to Nipon, Bangkok’s air pollution is primarily attributed to traffic emissions, especially from…