Recognition Bestowed Upon Youthful Climate Advocates in "Dust-Combating Schoolrooms" Initiative
Thailand's "Dust-Fighting Classrooms": The Vanguard of Sustainability
(June 13, 2025, 10:30 a.m.) - Bangkok City Hall Celebrates Youth Action against Air Pollution
In a spirited assembly, gamers Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, presided over the award ceremony for the "Dust-Fighting Classrooms" campaign's youth participants across the capital. The event marked the culmination of a significant initiative by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), in collaboration with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and network partners, addressing the pressing issue of air pollution in the heart of Thailand.
Addressing the gathering, Chadchart commended the young participants on their dedication, believing that their understanding of the city's environmental challenges is crucial for shaping a greener future for Bangkok. He emphasized, "Our youth are our most precious assets, and their involvement in sustainability efforts will be instrumental in solving complex problems like air pollution."
Participation, not competition, is at the core of the campaign. Chadchart highlighted the gravity of air pollution's impact on the city's health and well-being, reiterating that the sole responsibility of addressing this problem cannot be shouldered by the BMA alone. He stated, "We must foster change at the grassroots level, and schools are an essential stepping stone to sustainable urban development."
The "Dust-Fighting Classrooms" initiative, now in its second phase, emphasizes youth empowerment through education, promoting a cohort of environmentally aware students who can contribute constructively to long-term solutions. The campaign targets 405 BMA schools and 10 vocational training schools, with the mission of improving student awareness of health risks associated with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and translating this understanding into proactive policy decisions.
Schools across the city were assessed and ranked during the contest to crown the capital's top "dust crusaders." Among the winners, schools from six administrative clusters stood out, showcasing remarkable effort and commitment to the cause:
- Central Bangkok
- Wat Rajabopit School, Phra Nakhon district
- Wat Pracharabuetham School, Dusit district
- Wat Sitaram School, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district
- Northern Bangkok
- Pracha Uthit School (Chanthabanusorn), Don Mueang district
- Soi Annex School (Kanchanaphisek 2), Sai Mai district
- Prachanukul School (Khamsanit Anukroh), Sai Mai district
- Northern Thonburi
- Matthayompuranawas School, Thawi Watthana district
- Wat Chang Lek School, Taling Chan district
- Wat Krachabpinit School, Thonburi district
- Eastern Bangkok
- Wat Ratchakosa School, Lat Krabang district
- Wat Bangtoey School, Bueng Kum district
- Wat Nong Chok School (Phakdinoraset), Nong Chok district
- Southern Bangkok
- Wat Chaimongkol School, Pathumwan district
- Surao Ban Don School, Watthana district
- Wat Chong Lom School, Yannawa district
- Southern Thonburi
- Wat Rat Bamrung School (Ngamsiri Witthayakarn), Bang Khae district
- Chusinthongpradit Anusorn School, Thung Khru district
- Wat Nong Khaem School (Saharat Burana), Nong Khaem district
The awards ceremony, held in the Rattanakosin Room at Bangkok City Hall (Sao Chingcha), welcomed Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, BMA and Education Department executives, ThaiHealth representatives, district administrators, and other stakeholders. As the city embraces its environmental future, the "Dust-Fighting Classrooms" campaign stands as a testament to the impact that youth-led sustainability efforts can have on shaping Bangkok's tomorrow.
- BMA's Initiative Educates Future Generations
- Empowering Youth for a Greener Bangkok
- Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness and Transform Urban Sustainability
[3] Bangkok Post, "BMA launches second phase of 'Dust-Fighting Classrooms' project," June 24, 2023.
[4] Thai Health Promotion Foundation, "Reducing Air Pollution for Better Health," Accessed June 13, 2025.
- The empowerment of youth is key to addressing the issue of air pollution in Bangkok, as demonstrated by the success of the "Dust-Fighting Classrooms" initiative.
- The second phase of the campaign aims to improve student awareness of health risks associated with air pollution, encouraging proactive policy decisions that promote sustainable living.
- The campaign's focus on education and self-development emphasizes the importance of environmental science and its role in shaping a healthier economy and lifestyle.
- In line with global efforts to combat climate-change, the "Dust-Fighting Classrooms" campaign demonstrates the importance of environmental-science education for the development of sustainable cities.
- The initiative, which targets schools across various administrative clusters, signifies the city's commitment to home-and-garden sustainability, with an emphasis on reducing air pollution and promoting sustainable living.
- The success of the "Dust-Fighting Classrooms" campaign indicates the potential for education-and-self-development programs to drive innovation in business, science, and technology, contributing to a more sustainable future for Bangkok and the global community.
