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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nChadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, presided over the ceremony, noting that all students receiving awards were already accomplished, and that participation in such activities was more important than simply winning or losing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stressed that air pollution is a serious and complex issue, as BMA cannot solve this problem alone. That\u2019s why we must start at the most crucial point \u2013 schools. We believe that schools and youth are Bangkok\u2019s most valuable resources, he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the future, these students will become caretakers of the city. If they gain a deep understanding of the dust problem now, they will not only help solve it but also help prevent it. They can also share this knowledge with their families, becoming multipliers in the fight against dust pollution,\u201d Chadchart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that many of BMA\u2019s key initiatives to improve the city begin with children, whether it\u2019s waste separation, wearing helmets to school, or reducing dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese problems stem from small units in society. If students and young people understand urban issues, they will be key to long-term solutions. If we work together, we can ease the dust problem in the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BMA, in collaboration with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and network partners, has been implementing the second phase of the \u201cDust-Fighting Classrooms\u201d project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative aims to enhance youth knowledge and raise awareness of health risks in areas affected by fine particulate matter (PM2.5), helping translate such awareness into public policy. A total of 405 BMA schools and 10 BMA vocational training schools joined the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The contest to identify Bangkok\u2019s top dust-fighting classrooms evaluated schools across six administrative clusters. Of the schools assessed, 80 met the criteria for outstanding performance, and 18 were selected as finalists\u2014three from each cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prizes were awarded as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf First Prize: 10,000 baht, a trophy, and a certificate
\u25cf Second Prize: 5,000 baht, a trophy, and a certificate
\u25cf Third Prize: 3,000 baht, a trophy, and a certificate
Winning schools by cluster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Bangkok cluster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf First Prize: Wat Rajabopit School, Phra Nakhon district
\u25cf Second Prize: Wat Pracharabuetham School, Dusit district
\u25cf Third Prize: Wat Sitaram School, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district
Northern Bangkok cluster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf First Prize: Pracha Uthit School (Chanthabanusorn), Don Mueang district
\u25cf Second Prize: Soi Annex School (Kanchanaphisek 2), Sai Mai district
\u25cf Third Prize: Prachanukul School (Khamsanit Anukroh), Sai Mai district
Northern Thonburi cluster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf First Prize: Matthayompuranawas School, Thawi Watthana district
\u25cf Second Prize: Wat Chang Lek School, Taling Chan district
\u25cf Third Prize: Wat Krachabpinit School, Thonburi district
Eastern Bangkok cluster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf First Prize: Wat Ratchakosa School, Lat Krabang district
\u25cf Second Prize: Wat Bangtoey School, Bueng Kum district
\u25cf Third Prize: Wat Nong Chok School (Phakdinoraset), Nong Chok district
Southern Bangkok cluster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf First Prize: Wat Chaimongkol School, Pathumwan district
\u25cf Second Prize: Surao Ban Don School, Watthana district
\u25cf Third Prize: Wat Chong Lom School, Yannawa district
Southern Thonburi cluster<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf First Prize: Wat Rat Bamrung School (Ngamsiri Witthayakarn), Bang Khae district
\u25cf Second Prize: Chusinthongpradit Anusorn School, Thung Khru district
\u25cf Third Prize: Wat Nong Khaem School (Saharat Burana), Nong Khaem district
The ceremony was held in the Rattanakosin Room at Bangkok City Hall (Sao Chingcha), Phra Nakhon district, and was attended by Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok; BMA and Education Department executives; ThaiHealth representatives; district administrators from the six clusters; and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(June 13, 2025, 10:30 a.m.) \u2013 The Bangkok Metropolitan … <\/p>\n