![]() (1) District offices have not reported the result of black smoke detection through the BMA data link system. Observation 44 construction sites in 5 district offices.ġ2 Audit Findings OAG has found 3 major findings which indicate the weakness of BMA 's measures to control air quality. Interview The director of Air Quality and Noise Management Division, Department of Environment of BMA and 2 staff of the division. 140 Traffic Polices who work in the areas that the PM10 higher than a standard. For these reasons, OAG selected the activities to control air quality of BMA to review the result and impact to the environmental.ĩ Audit Scope OAG determined the audit scope to examine the detect, monitor and impose restrictions on motor vehicles emitting black smoke of 50 emission check points in 2009, road dust control of 50 district offices in 2009 and monitoring construction sites and trucks and washing of vehicle tires before leaving sites of 44 sites in 5 district offices during Under their target, OAG employed it as the audit criteria.ġ0 Objectives To determine whether the activities to control air quality of BMA achieved the target.ġ1 Audit Methodology Methodology Source Questionnaireĥ0 directors of 50 district offices. Although the activities used a small budget but if they are succeed, BMA will able to decrease some PM10 ,that is a part of causes of air pollution. Reviewed the implements activities of BMA to increase of application of strict rules on covering of construction sites and trucks and washing of vehicle tires before leaving sites of 44 sites in 5 district offices.Ĩ Background BMA used 1,000,000 USD per Year for conducting 3 activities. The Land Transport Department officers are inspect and prohibit use of vehicles follow The Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act, B.E Reviewed the implements activities of BMA to road dust control by dust vacuuming and cleaning of roads and footpaths of 50 district offices. The smoke detection data link system improves emission detections via real-time emission data records and data link-up with the central database at BMA for decision making to solve air pollution issues.ħ Background It also connects with the vehicle registration of Land Transport Department. BMA, the Traffic Police Division and Pollution Control Department have set up 50 emission check points with data-link with the vehicle registration database of Land Transport Department. 1.Reviewed the implements activities of BMA to detect, monitor and impose restrictions on motor vehicles emitting black smoke. The Office of the Auditor General of Thailand (OAG) reviewed 3 activities to control air quality of BMA. 5Ħ Background From these strategies, BMA has begun many activities to control air quality. ![]() Encourage the air quality monitoring through records of air quality measurement to be maintained at acceptable standard. Control and reduce pollution from other sources by keeping registry records of sources of pollution, monitoring pollution levels and encouraging clean technology application. Control and reduce pollution from motor vehicles by imposing strict penalty measures on pollutant generating vehicles and any vehicle need to be complied with environment quality before license plate renewal. ![]() Air pollution is more severe in roadside areas than in other areas.ĥ Background As a result, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) set 3 main strategies to control air quality in Bangkok: 1. Respiratory illnesses are caused by particulate matter with diameter less than 10 microns (PM10) or dust from emission of motor vehicles with incomplete combustion, uncovered construction sites, and emission from industrial plants or other establishments. ![]() It causes direct environmental impacts and serious effects on public health. ![]() Presentation on theme: "Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s activities to control air quality 1."- Presentation transcript:ġ Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s activities to control air qualityĢ Background Air pollution is one of the major environmental issues in Bangkok due to rapid growth in number of motor vehicles. ![]()
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