Govt to Issue Measures Curbing Air Quality

BANGKOK, Jan 18 (TNA) - The government plans to issue strict measures, aimed at improving air quality in Bangkok and nearby provinces next week. Narumon Pinyosinwat, government spokeswoman said 12 measures will be proposed to the Cabinet issued next Tuesday during a regular cabinet meeting. The measures include extension of the restricted areas for trucks from Ratchadapisek Ring Road to outer Kanchanapisek Ring Road. The vehicles would be banned to enter inner Bangkok on odd days from 6 am. to 9 pm. during January and February. Checkpoints will be set up to screen vehicles emitting exhaust fumes, exceeding the safety standard in all 50 Bangkok districts, she said. Also, construction sites of electric rail lines and other buildings will be inspected to enforce the regulations on curbing dust particles. (TNA)