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Clean Air Act Push: Suchat Hears Public, Stresses Livelihood Protection

Clean Air Act Push: Suchat Hears Public, Stresses Livelihood Protection

Khaosod•Politics•21d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Suchat Chomklin is actively pushing for the Clean Air Act, prioritizing public input and ensuring it doesn't negatively affect citizens' lives.

  • •Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchat Chomklin, met with representatives of the public drafting committee for the Clean Air Act.
  • •The discussion focused on moving the Clean Air Act forward into parliamentary consideration to address air pollution.
  • •Minister Suchat emphasized that the law must consider impacts on all public groups, including livelihoods and occupations.
  • •The meeting aimed to find a point of balance for the law to be enforceable without undue burden on the public.

Overview

  • •Minister Suchat Chomklin met with representatives of the public drafting committee for the Clean Air Act.
  • •Representatives thanked the Minister for confirming the push for the Clean Air Act to re-enter parliamentary review after being dropped due to the dissolution of parliament.
  • •Minister Suchat Chomklin stated that the Ministry is ready to listen to opinions from all sectors and will push for this law to fully meet public needs.
  • •The drafting of the Clean Air Act must consider potential impacts on all public groups, including livelihoods, occupations, farmers, entrepreneurs, and the industrial sector.
  • •Minister Suchat Chomklin urged all parties to adjust the draft law's details, reduce concerns and differing opinions, in order to find a balance that all parties can accept.
  • •The goal is to make the law enforceable in reality without creating unnecessary burdens on the public.
  • •The meeting atmosphere was constructive and open, reflecting the intention of all parties to have an effective, fair Clean Air Act beneficial to the public and the country's long-term environment.

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Key Quotes

Suchat Chomklin
"The drafting of the Clean Air Act must consider the potential impacts on all public groups, including livelihoods, occupations, farmers, entrepreneurs, and the industrial sector."
การจัดทำ พ.ร.บ.อากาศสะอาด ต้องคำนึงถึงผลกระทบที่อาจเกิดขึ้นกับประชาชนทุกกลุ่ม ทั้งด้านการดำรงชีวิต อาชีพ เกษตรกร ผู้ประกอบการ และภาคอุตสาหกรรม
"Finding a balance that all parties can accept, and making the law enforceable in reality, without creating unnecessary burdens on the public."
หาจุดสมดุลที่ทุกฝ่ายยอมรับได้ และทำให้กฎหมายสามารถบังคับใช้ได้จริง โดยไม่สร้างภาระเกินความจำเป็นต่อประชาชน

Key Entities

Person

Suchat Chomklin(สุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)ℹ️
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand, who is pushing for the Clean Air Act.
Nisanalath Yothasamut(นิศานาถ โยธาสมุทร)
A representative of the public drafting committee for the Clean Air Act.
Thipphaporn Tantisunthorn(ทิพย์พาพร ตันติสุนทร)
A representative of the public drafting committee for the Clean Air Act.
Prasan Murugpithak(ประสาร มฤคพิทักษ์)
Former Senator and a member of the public delegation discussing the Clean Air Act.

Organization

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️
The governmental ministry involved in the discussion and promotion of the Clean Air Act.

Law

Clean Air Act(พ.ร.บ.อากาศสะอาด)
A proposed piece of legislation aimed at addressing air pollution in Thailand.