The Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MNRE) is set to introduce a groundbreaking Clean Air Act to address the escalating air pollution concerns that have gripped the nation.
Police General Phatcharavat Wongsuwan, the Environment Minister, revealed that a draft of the bill is currently open for public feedback on the ministry’s website until November 13. Following this, on November 16, the proposal will undergo a comprehensive review by state agencies before being presented to the cabinet on November 21.
The primary objective of the proposed bill is to mitigate pollution and streamline administrative processes to combat this prevalent issue. The focus is to eliminate obstacles to dealing with smoke from forest fires, a persistent cross-border concern. It also aims to encourage collaborative efforts through a Public-Private-People partnership to alleviate air…
