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PMUC's 3 Models Tackle PM 2.5 and Energy Crisis via Market Mechanisms

PMUC's 3 Models Tackle PM 2.5 and Energy Crisis via Market Mechanisms

Matichon•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's PMUC initiative successfully integrates research, private sector, and farmer participation to create market-driven solutions for PM 2.5, energy, and economic challenges.

  • •The PMUC (Program Management Unit for Competitiveness) is implementing a 'Zero Burn to Earn' initiative to address PM 2.5, energy issues, and livelihoods.
  • •The program utilizes a 'market mechanism' approach, transforming agricultural waste into economic assets through three innovative models and six pathways.
  • •Within one month, the initiative has shown tangible progress in pilot provinces (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun), involving over 40 partner organizations.
  • •The goal is to significantly reduce agricultural burning, promote clean energy, and enhance the income of farmers and other stakeholders within five years.

Overview

  • •On May 23, an event 'Nuea San Sang, Lerk Pao, Pao Tung' was held at Chiang Mai University to update progress on the 'PMUC Zero Burn to Earn' project.
  • •Prof. Dr. Yongsanan Vongswasdi stated that solving these issues requires driving through economics and circular economy, with the government supporting private sector material processing.
  • •The PMUC, in collaboration with researchers and the private sector, is piloting three models and six pathways to convert agricultural waste into economic value.
  • •Farmers are incentivized to stop burning as they can earn income by selling or processing agricultural waste materials.
  • •Within 5 years, the project aims to process over 100,000 tons of agricultural waste annually, reducing burning and fostering eco-friendly innovations.
  • •The initiative aims to create an ecosystem where the network has expanded from 28 agencies to over 40 leading organizations driving innovation.
  • •The government aims to see tangible results within 8-9 months to help solve the dust problem next year, with a target of seeing full effects within 5 years for waste processing.
  • •The project has started skill-building programs, offering training in solar power system installation and maintenance to vocational students in pilot provinces, resulting in enhanced skills for clean energy promotion.

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Key Quotes

Prof. Dr. Yongsanan Vongswasdi
"This problem must be driven by economics and circular economy principles. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the government will use research to support the private sector in efficiently processing waste materials profitably."
การแก้ปัญหานี้ต้องขับเคลื่อนด้วยมิติทางเศรษฐศาสตร์และเศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียน กระทรวง อว. และภาครัฐจะนำงานวิจัยเข้าไปสนับสนุนภาคเอกชนให้สามารถแปรรูปวัสดุเหลือทิ้งได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพและเกิดกำไร
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanda Boonnumsathith
"The success of sustainable burnout reduction is not just about technology, but connecting the puzzle pieces throughout the chain, from farmers and communities to businesses and logistics systems."
ความสำเร็จของการลดการเผาอย่างยั่งยืน ไม่ได้หยุดอยู่แค่เทคโนโลยี แต่คือการเชื่อมต่อจิ๊กซอว์ตลอดห่วงโซ่ ตั้งแต่เกษตรกร ชุมชน ภาคธุรกิจ ไปจนถึงระบบโลจิสติกส์

Key Entities

Organization

PMUC(บพข.)
Program Management Unit for Competitiveness, responsible for driving solutions for PM 2.5, energy, and livelihood issues in Thailand.
Office for the Acceleration of Research and Innovation for Competitiveness and Area Development(สำนักงานเร่งรัดการวิจัยและนวัตกรรมเพื่อเพิ่มความสามารถการแข่งขันและการพัฒนาพื้นที่)
An associated organization under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, involved in the PMUC initiative.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)
The ministry overseeing the PMUC and its research and innovation initiatives.
Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)(สถาบันวิจัยวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีแห่งประเทศไทย (วว.))ℹ️
An institute collaborating with the PMUC on the model of returning to the community, specifically in processing rice straw and corn stalks.
Mae Fah Luang Foundation(มูลนิธิแม่ฟ้าหลวง)ℹ️
A foundation that is part of the network contributing corn stalks for advanced processing into insulation materials within the PMUC's eco-friendly product market model.
www.erkpao-paotung.com(www. เลิกเผาเป๋าตุง .com)
The website where farmers can register their waste materials to receive PMUC Points and access the matching system.
WeMove
A platform involved in the PMUC project, addressing logistics gaps by transporting agricultural waste or processed goods, especially for heavier loads or longer distances.

Place

Science and Technology Park(อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี)
A location at Chiang Mai University where the 'Nuea San Sang, Lerk Pao, Pao Tung' event was held.
Lanna Rice Research Center(ศูนย์วิจัยข้าวล้านนา)
A research center at Chiang Mai University involved in the 'PMUC Zero Burn to Earn' project.
Chiang Mai University(มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่)ℹ️
The university hosting the Science and Technology Park and the Lanna Rice Research Center, venues for the PMUC project update event.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
One of the three pilot provinces where the 'PMUC Zero Burn to Earn' project is being implemented and showing initial results.
Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️
One of the three pilot provinces where the 'PMUC Zero Burn to Earn' project is being implemented and showing initial results.
Lamphun(ลำพูน)ℹ️
One of the three pilot provinces where the 'PMUC Zero Burn to Earn' project is being implemented and showing initial results.

Person

Prof. Dr. Yongsanan Vongswasdi(ศ . ดร . ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, who provided guidance on the PMUC initiative.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanda Boonnumsathith(รศ . ดร . กานดา บุญโสธรสถิตย์)
Director of the PMUC, who explained the project's market mechanisms and benefit distribution ('5 Tung').

Law

Clean Air Act(พ . ร . บ . อากาศสะอาด)
Legislation mentioned by Prof. Dr. Yongsanan Vongswasdi to be implemented in a tangible manner as part of the comprehensive solution to air pollution.