ENVIRONMENT :The Pollution Control Department will launch another campaign to
mitigate noise pollution from traffic, focusing mainly on
motorcycles.
From May 1, a checkpoint will be set up in front of the Army
Stadium on Vibhavadi Rangsit highway to inspect vehicles emitting excessive
noise.
The campaign is being run by the department, the Bangkok
Metropolitan Administration, traffic police, the Land Transport Department and
private firms.
At the same time, the Environmental Quality Promotion
Department will campaign to raise awareness about the negative impact of noise
pollution, especially from motorcycles.