The Study on Thailand’s Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) Management in Accordance with The World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines (2020)

Title           :  The Study on Thailand’s Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) Management in Accordance with The World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines

Researcher       :Wichittraphon Sukcharoen, Phitchakorn Tangaromsuk, Mooktapa Sontiatchara, Kotchaphon Waithayakul, Chirayu Savedkairop, Jidapa Poopongpet, Ratarat Kengkoom, Sakkarin Bhubhanil, & Sarawut Lapmanee

Department     : Faculty of Medicine, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand

E-mail                : sarawut.lap@siam.ed

Abstract            :  Objective: To study Thailand’s particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) management in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

Methods: This academic article aims to review about the health effects of PM 2.5 and study Thailand’s solutions. The plan is to analyze national policies, national development plans, environmental situation reports, air pollution and dust management in Thailand and sample countries, namely China, Japan, and Vietnam in conformity with the WHO guidelines covering six areas, i.e. industry, energy, transport, urban planning, power generation, municipal and agricultural waste management.

Results: PM 2.5 affects free radicals balance, induces inflammation in lung tissue and cell death, as well as causes respiratory and cardiovascular disorders. However, Thailand has adopted PM 2.5 solution measures in line with the WHO guidelines and performed in the same way as other sample countries to control PM 2.5.

Conclusions: As PM 2.5 is harmful to health, Thailand has introduced urban pollution management methods followed the WHO guidelines to reduce health problems and enhance people’s quality of life.

Keywords: Air pollution, Particulate Matter 2.5 microns, Policy, WHO

Link to Academic article:  DOI: https://doi.org/10.14456/vmj.2020.34

Journal : Vajira Medical Journal: Journal of Urban Medicine,   Vol. 64 No. 5 (2020): SEP – OCT 2020

Bibliography     :   Wichittraphon Sukcharoen, Phitchakorn Tangaromsuk, Mooktapa Sontiatchara, Kotchaphon Waithayakul, Chirayu Savedkairop, Jidapa Poopongpet, Ratarat Kengkoom, Sakkarin Bhubhanil, & Sarawut Lapmanee. (2020). The study on Thailand’s particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) management in accordance with The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Vajira Medical Journal: Journal of Urban Medicine, 64(5), 345-356.