Legal measures to solve the PM 2.5 dust problem: A comparative study of England and China

Abstract

          This research aims to study the situation of PM 2.5 fine particulate matter and administrative legal measures in Thailand by comparing them with those of China and England, which have made significant progress in air pollution management. The findings reveal that key problems in Thailand's legal measures include overlapping and lack of unified legislation, inappropriate standards and targets, ineffective law enforcement mechanisms, limitations in public participation and access to justice, and insufficient decentralization and local government empowerment. This research proposes solutions through legal and organizational reforms, establishing stringent and clear standards and targets, enhancing law enforcement effectiveness, promoting public participation and access to justice, and strengthening local administrative organizations. These recommendations adapt successful lessons from China and England to suit Thailand's context.