Suchart has joined forces with government and private sectors to launch the campaign “Fight Dust, Reduce PM2.5 Together,” offering up to 50% off vehicle maintenance costs and inviting Thai people to help reduce dust and prepare for PM2.5 in 2027.
On 6 November 2026, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, pushed forward proactive measures to tackle PM2.5 dust pollution by partnering with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Federation of Thai Industries, and private sector partners. They launched the “Fight Dust, Reduce PM2.5 Together” campaign under the concept “Care for your car, reduce smoke, reduce dust.” The public is encouraged to bring their cars in for inspections and maintenance and receive dual benefits: up to 50% discount on vehicle service costs and special privileges from project partners, from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027.
The project launch and seminar on measures to handle haze and particulate matter for 2027 took place at the Sakdit Tredej Meeting Room, Pollution Control Department (PCD). The event was chaired by Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, alongside Dr. Rawiwat Puridej, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry; Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok; Dr. Surin Warakitthamrong, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department; and Mr. Suwat Supakarndejakul, Chairman of the Automotive Industry Group, Federation of Thai Industries, with executives from the ministry, government agencies, and private sector representatives attending.
Dr. Surin revealed that older vehicles lacking proper maintenance or with incomplete engine and pollution control systems may emit higher levels of pollutants and black smoke, especially during late year to early year when weather conditions favor PM2.5 accumulation. Vehicle maintenance acts as a preventive measure, encouraging the public to bring cars for inspections and oil changes as recommended by manufacturers. This helps maintain engine performance, reduce emissions, and improve fuel efficiency. A key highlight of the project is the dual discount benefit.
First, “Vehicle Maintenance Discount”: the public can bring cars to participating service centers and establishments to receive discounts on labor, parts, and engine oil up to 50%, according to service providers’ terms. The campaign covers service centers from nine major brands: TOYOTA, ISUZU, HONDA, NISSAN, FORD, HINO, MITSUBISHI, SUZUKI, and MAZDA, fuel companies including PTT, Bangchak, Shell, and PT, as well as independent service centers like B-Quik, Auto1, and AUTOBACS.
Second, “Additional Privileges After Maintenance”: when receiving services and registering at participating points, customers will receive an E-Sticker “Fight Dust, Reduce PM2.5 Together,” which entitles them to discounts or parking benefits at participating shopping malls such as Central, The Mall, Lotus’s, and Makro, along with benefits for purchasing compulsory motor insurance (Por Ror Bor) via AIS, subject to each provider’s conditions.
Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, added that beyond urban measures, the ministry has intensified strict policies to halt the cycle of agricultural burning. Collaborating with the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and private enterprises, they have introduced a policy to suspend purchasing agricultural products derived from burning—particularly animal feed corn and sugarcane—to discourage field burning both domestically and abroad. This is alongside promoting farmers to adopt plowing and biomass processing technologies as alternatives to burning.
At the same time, regarding cross-border pollution, Thailand has pioneered linking technology platforms for real-time haze and hotspot monitoring with neighboring ASEAN countries by sharing satellite data, wind direction, and hotspot information minute-by-minute. This collaboration enables all countries to issue precise alerts, coordinate fire suppression efforts effectively, and jointly assess transboundary haze situations with maximum efficiency.
Dr. Surin concluded that the project runs for five months, from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, nationwide. It aims to reduce pollution at the source, engage public participation, lower vehicle maintenance costs, and expand government-private sector cooperation to solve air pollution problems in a concrete manner.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, through the Pollution Control Department, invites the public to join the effort to reduce PM2.5 dust by bringing their vehicles for inspection and maintenance at participating service centers to receive dual-discount benefits. This helps reduce black smoke and pollution while contributing to cleaner air and better quality of life for all Thais. “Care for your car, reduce smoke, reduce dust—let’s fight PM2.5 together.”