Bangkok air quality takes a turn for the worse
Thailand's capital has been engulfed by a hazardous haze since Monday morning, which can affect the health of residents in 58 districts.
Air Quality and Noise Management Division reported that records of the average PM2.5 (particles less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter) dust particle level within 24 hours showed that several zones of Bangkok have PM2.5 levels above the standard at 50 micrograms per cubic metre.
The most hazardous area is Bang Khae district. Residents there have been urged to wear face masks and avoid outdoor activities.
Experts have advised people who have cough, breathing problems, eye irritation, headache or nausea to see a doctor.
At 10.40am, IQAir ranked Bangkok the seventh most polluted city in the world for air quality.
