Local public agencies should implement clear laws and regulations on waste management, while promoting integrated waste management among private agencies, he said.
Wijarn said 13.1% of Thais were concerned about PM2.5 pollution in Bangkok triggered by traffic emissions and burning of harvest leftovers, noting that it affects people’s health in the long term.
He added that Thai people also expressed concerns over biodiversity loss, chemical waste, marine waste, flood, alien species invasion and risk of dugong extinction.
“Respondents noted that all environmental issues are connected, so collaboration among all parties is necessary,” he said, adding that relevant agencies should implement strict and clear measures to address these issues.