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MP Explains No Mosquito Fogging: Residuals Last 7 Days

MP Explains No Mosquito Fogging: Residuals Last 7 Days

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A prospective MP explains the rationale behind not fogging mosquito-infested areas, emphasizing the long-term health risks and lingering chemical toxins.

  • •Kanpong Prayoonsak, a prospective MP for Bangkok, explained the policy against community-wide mosquito fogging.
  • •The primary reason cited is the lingering chemical toxins from fogging, which remain for seven days and pose health risks.
  • •The MP advocates for proactive measures like distributing Abate sand to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds instead of fogging.

Overview

  • •Kanpong Prayoonsak, a prospective MP for Bangkok (Min Buri-Saphansung) representing the People's Party, provided an explanation via his Facebook page regarding "mosquito fogging."
  • •The decision not to fog mosquito-infested areas is due to the direct responsibility of the district office to handle fogging only when a dengue fever case is reported, thus stopping the transmission cycle.
  • •Spraying ordinary mosquitoes can lead to drug resistance and significant health impacts on nearby residents due to accumulated toxins.
  • •These toxins are not immediately destroyed but persist for 7 days, posing a continuous inhalation risk for children, the elderly, bedridden patients, and those working from home.
  • •The prospective MP emphasized the need for long-term and sustainable public safety over short-sighted solutions.
  • •The MP aims to provide accurate medical information and prevention advice, promoting the destruction of breeding grounds and distributing Abate sand.
  • •Requests for mosquito fogging for just one or two houses impact the entire community and village with chemical exposure.
  • •Kanpong Prayoonsak stated that taking care of citizens' well-being requires long-term safety and sustainability, not expediency.

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Key Quotes

Kanpong Prayoonsak
"It doesn't disappear right after spraying; the toxins remain for another 7 days."
ไม่ได้ฉีดปุ๊บสลายปั๊บนะ สารพิษอยู่อีก 7 วัน
Kanpong Prayoonsak
"It must be safe long-term and sustainable, not just a quick fix."
ต้องปลอดภัยระยะยาวและยั่งยืน ไม่ใช่มักง่าย

Key Entities

Person

Kanpong Prayoonsak(กันต์พงษ์ ประยูรศักดิ์)ℹ️
Prospective MP for Bangkok (Min Buri-Saphansung) of the People's Party who explained mosquito fogging policies.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
The political party to which prospective MP Kanpong Prayoonsak belongs.

Place

Min Buri-Saphansung(มีนบุรี-สะพานสูง)ℹ️
The electoral district in Bangkok represented by prospective MP Kanpong Prayoonsak.

Law

Abate Sand(ทรายอะเบท)
A larvicide product mentioned as a method for controlling mosquito breeding grounds.