MP slams 'Pollution Govt' over PM 2.5 inaction

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

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Chiang Mai MP criticizes the 'Pollution Government' for its lack of response to PM 2.5 and toxic water issues, accusing Deputy Prime Minister Anutin of blatant falsehood.

•Chiang Mai MP Phatthraphong Leelaphat criticized the government for failing to address PM 2.5 and toxic water issues.
•The MP accused Deputy Prime Minister Anutin of lying about his ability to command results.
•Criticism highlights a perceived government failure to prioritize pollution and public health, with specific concerns about imported corn and transboundary pollution.

Overview

•MP Phatthraphong Leelaphat criticized the administration, labeling it the 'Pollution Government' due to a lack of ministerial response to pollution crises.
•On April 11, 2026, MP Phatthraphong Leelaphat posted on Facebook to voice his concerns.
•The MP cited the lack of ministerial engagement on PM 2.5 and toxic water from neighboring countries as evidence of systemic neglect.
•The Ministry of Interior issued an order for local authorities to mobilize water spraying efforts to combat pollution.
•Contamination by arsenic, cadmium, and lead in rice, vegetables, and produce is reported, affecting public health.
•The MP stated that structural problem-solving is neglected, and key importer certifications for animal feed corn are designed by capital groups.
•The MP believes the government views pollution solely as an environmental issue, ignoring its impact on public health and lives.
•MP Phatthraphong Leelaphat directly refuted Deputy Prime Minister Anutin's claim of effective command, calling it a 'blatant lie' that disregards the public.

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Key Quotes

Anutin

"I am good at giving orders, anyone I order succeeds."

ตนเป็นคนสั่งการเก่ง สั่งใครไปก็ทำสำเร็จตลอด

Minister of Commerce

"If the dust is bad, go travel elsewhere."

ถ้าฝุ่นเยอะก็ไปเที่ยวอื่น

Key Entities

Person

MP Tee PCHN(สส.ตี๋ ปชน.)

Member of Parliament for Chiang Mai, from the People's Party (PCHN), who is outspoken on environmental issues.

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, criticized for the government's handling of pollution.

Phatthraphong Leelaphat(ภัทรพงษ์ ลีลาภัทร์)

Member of Parliament for Chiang Mai, representing the People's Party (PCHN), and the primary critic in this article.

Organization

Pollution Government(รัฐบาลมลพิษ)

A derogatory term used by the MP to describe the current government due to its perceived inaction on pollution.

People's Party (PCHN)(พรรคประชาชน (ปชน.))

The political party to which MP Phatthraphong Leelaphat belongs.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The government ministry that issued an order for local authorities to spray water to combat pollution.

Place

Thailand-China-Myanmar-Laos(ไทย-จีน-เมียนมา-ลาว)

Refers to the countries involved in transboundary pollution issues, with whom diplomatic negotiations are lacking according to the MP.