Bangkok: The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is launching an environmental policy focusing on three key issues. Sirikanya, along with other parliamentary candidates, unveiled their environmental policy, focusing on three key areas: investing in disaster prevention, using government mechanisms to hold polluters accountable, and promoting community participation in resource management.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sirikanya Tansakul, the People's Party's prime ministerial candidate, presided over the launch of the "Environment, Natural Resources, and Disaster Policy 2026," alongside candidates for Member of Parliament, both constituency and party-list, who possess expertise in environmental matters. Ms. Sirikanya emphasized that the environment is closely tied to daily life, noting that issues such as PM 2.5 dust, floods, droughts, and toxic substances in water sources are the results of irresponsible resource usage and short-term development priorities.
Ms. Sirikanya stressed that the People's Party has consistently used environmental policies in its campaigns during every election, pushing for solutions to the country's environmental problems even when not in government. The newly launched policies encompass waste management, water resource management, climate change, and the protection of wildlife, pets, and stray animals, to be implemented by knowledgeable candidates.
The policy focuses on three main areas: disaster prevention, accountability for polluters, and community involvement in resource management. Ms. Sirikanya highlighted that investing in disaster prevention is more cost-effective than dealing with aftermaths. She also emphasized the need for government mechanisms and law enforcement to hold polluters accountable, as ordinary citizens often bear the brunt of environmental damage.
The final focus is on enhancing public and community participation in decision-making processes related to resource management. Ms. Sirikanya underlined the importance of involving communities to ensure timely remedies for environmental impacts.
Regarding air pollution, Ms. Sirikanya noted that past government discussions with neighboring countries have been challenging due to internal conflicts in countries like Myanmar. She proposed negotiating with importers of agricultural products to establish regulations that prevent produce involving land burning. Recent efforts have received a positive response from the Ministry of Commerce regarding the creation of regulations to prevent the import of such products from neighboring countries.