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| กรมควบคุมมลพิษ | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 4 April 1992 |
| Jurisdiction | Thailand |
Agency executive |
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Parent department | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
Pollution Control Department (PCD, Thai: กรมควบคุมมลพิษ) is a Thai dependent department of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.[1]
The department is tasked with reducing environmental pollution in Thailand, along with collecting data on pollution levels and sources.[2]
Leadership
[edit]| No. | Director-General | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nipon Poapongsakorn | 1992–1997 |
| 2 | Sutham Sathienthai | 1997–2000 |
| 3 | Supat Wangwongwatana | 2000–2003 |
| 4 | Sirithan Pairojboriboon | 2003–2007 |
| 5 | Wichian Chantong | 2007–2008 |
| 6 | Supat Wangwongwatana | 2008–2010 |
| 7 | Anond Snidvongs | 2010–2012 |
| 8 | Jatuporn Buruspat | 2012–2014 |
| 9 | Wirot Kirdkham | 2014–2015 |
| 10 | Jatuporn Buruspat | 2015–2017 |
| 11 | Sunanta Mongkolsawat | 2017–2018 |
| 12 | Pinsak Surasawadee | 2018–2019 |
| 13 | Pralong Dumrongthaittach | 2019–2020 |
| 14 | Atthapol Charoenchansa | 2020–2022 |
| 15 | Narin Boonruam | 2022–2023 |
| 16 | Preeyaporn Suwannakes | 2023–2025 |
| 17 | Surin Worakijthamrong | 2025–present |
History
[edit]In 2024, the PDC released a pollution control plan for 2025 that aimed to address haze pollution, including targeting forest, agricultural and urban sources.[3]
The PCD operates vehicle checkpoints targeting "black smoke" emissions.[4][5] In 2021, approximately half of all vehicles stopped by PCD checkpoints exceeded legal exhaust limits.[6] These checkpoints were increased during the 2025 Bangkok smog.
On 1 February 2025, PCD Director-General Preeyaporn Suwannakes announced new measures targeting vehicles emitting black smoke in conjunction with the Traffic Police Division.[7] These measures include mandating vehicle owners fix non-compliant vehicles within 15 days, a decrease from the previous requirement of 30 days.[7] Under the authority of Thailand's Traffic Act and the Environmental Protection Act of 1992, police can now order vehicle owners to rectify excess emissions within the 15-day period.[7]
History
[edit]In 2024, the PDC released a pollution control plan for 2025 that aimed to address haze pollution, including targeting forest, agricultural and urban sources.[8]
The PCD operates vehicle checkpoints targeting "black smoke" emissions.[9][10] In 2021, approximately half of all vehicles stopped by PCD checkpoints exceeded legal exhaust limits.[11] These checkpoints were increased during the 2025 Bangkok smog.
On 1 February 2025, PCD Director-General Preeyaporn Suwannakes announced new measures targeting vehicles emitting black smoke in conjunction with the Traffic Police Division.[7] These measures include mandating vehicle owners fix non-compliant vehicles within 15 days, a decrease from the previous requirement of 30 days.[7] Under the authority of Thailand's Traffic Act and the Environmental Protection Act of 1992, police can now order vehicle owners to rectify excess emissions within the 15-day period.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Wipatayotin, Apinya (2025-02-02). "Tackling roots of PM2.5 air pollution in Thailand". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ "Governor Chadchart cites PM2.5 causes: car smoke, burning, and weather lid". nationthailand. 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Wipatayotin, Apinya (2024-10-22). "PCD outlines new plan to fight haze". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ "Dept goes after black-smoke belchers to curb PM2.5 pollution". Bangkok Post. 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ "Police nearly double checkpoints for exhaust-spewing vehicles". nationthailand. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Reporters, Online (2022-01-17). "About half of inspected vehicles are polluters". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mail, Pattaya (2025-01-31). "Bangkok tightens black smoke vehicle regulations; 15-day fix period now enforced". Pattaya Mail. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Wipatayotin, Apinya (2024-10-22). "PCD outlines new plan to fight haze". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ "Dept goes after black-smoke belchers to curb PM2.5 pollution". Bangkok Post. 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ "Police nearly double checkpoints for exhaust-spewing vehicles". nationthailand. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ↑ Reporters, Online (2022-01-17). "About half of inspected vehicles are polluters". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-03.