Bangkok's Air Quality & Urban Sustainability: From Policy to Practice for a More Livable City

Join us for an insightful discussion about Bangkok’ Environmental Future

The FTCC ESG & Sustainability Committee is pleased to invite you to a high-level talk and discussion addressing Bangkok’s environmental challenges, air quality concerns, and the city’s path toward a more sustainable and livable future.

Event Format 

• Context Setting: Monitoring & Implementation Update (10 minutes) 

  • Dr. Jost Lavric will share insights into the evolution and current status of Bangkok’s air-quality monitoring network and what has been achieved in practice. 

• Policy-to-Practice Dialogue (40 minutes) 

  • Moderated conversation between Dr. Jost Lavric and Mr. Pornphrom Vikitsreth on how environmental policy translates into real-world action, enforcement, and measurable outcomes. 

• Interactive Q&A (Final 10 minutes) 

  • Open discussion with participants (from foreign residents and businesses). 

Discussion Highlights 

1. The Big Picture: Bangkok’s Environmental Challenges and Success Stories 

• Bangkok’s journey toward sustainability and improved quality of life 

• Evolution of environmental governance in recent years 

2. Air Quality: PM2.5 and Beyond 

• PM2.5 in Bangkok: facts, myths, and current measures 

• Main pollution sources: traffic, construction, industry, and regional factors 

• Beyond PM2.5: understanding ultrafine particles (UFP) and black carbon (BC) 

• What the city can regulate directly—and what it cannot 

• Monitoring, mitigation, and enforcement mechanisms 

3. Living with Air Pollution: Practical Guidance for Residents and Families 

• How to interpret air-quality data correctly 

• Health-focused advice for residents, children, and vulnerable groups 

• Public awareness and preventive initiatives 

4. Traffic, Transport & Black Smoke Control 

• Vehicle emissions and black-smoke enforcement in Bangkok 

• How inspections work in practice 

• Challenges with private vehicles, public transport, and heavy trucks 

• Medium- to long-term plans for cleaner urban mobility 

5. From Policy to Practice 

• Bridging the gap between regulation, enforcement, and practical solutions 

• Strengthening inspection and compliance systems 

• The role of the private sector in supporting environmental efforts 

6. The Future: Collaboration & Opportunities 

• Public–private collaboration for a more livable Bangkok 

• Moving beyond symbolic CSR toward measurable impact 

• Opportunities for foreign companies to contribute 

7. Towards a More Livable City: Bangkok 2030 and Beyond 

• Vision for air quality and quality of life 

• Key unresolved challenges 

• Why engagement from the international community matters 

Why Join This Event 

• Get a clear overview of Bangkok’s air quality challenges and sustainability roadmap. 

• Understand the real sources and impacts of PM2.5 and other pollutants. 

• Receive practical tips to protect your health and family. 

• Learn how policies turn into real action on traffic, emissions, and enforcement. 

• Discover collaboration opportunities for businesses and the community. 

Remarks:

• Advance payment is required to confirm your registration.
• Cancellations and no-shows are NOT able to receive either a refund nor credit. For those who haven’t paid will be charged with invoice unconditionally

To secure your reservation, kindly see the payment methods as follows:
- By Bank transfer to  
A/C Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce  
A/C Number: 049-443288-5  
The Siam Commercial Bank (SCB Account)  
And email the payment proof to events(@)francothaicc.com

Speaker(s)

Pornphrom VikitsrethChief Sustainability of Bangkok and the Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok

Dr. Jošt V. LavričProduct Manager for Scientific Products at Acoem

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