PM2.5 pollution exceeds safe threshold in most of Bangkok

PM2.5 exceeded the safe threshold of 37.5 micrograms per cubic metre of air and was at Orange levels (“starting to affect health”) across most of the city, the Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre of Bangkok reported.

People were advised to consider reducing outdoor activities and use face masks and other protection in badly affected areas of the capital.

Those with chronic health conditions are advised to limit outdoor activities and use protective gear if necessary.

Anyone experiencing health symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, sore eyes, chest tightness, headaches, irregular heartbeat, nausea, or fatigue is advised to consult a doctor.

The fine-dust PM2.5 haze is accumulating due to stagnant air conditions in the capital.

Air circulation is forecast to improve over the next seven days (November 23-29), which is expected to reduce PM2.5 levels in the capital.

Bangkok areas where PM2.5 levels exceeded the safe standard today (Wednesday) are:

- Bangkok Noi

- Bangkok Yai

- Bang Khun Thian

- Bang Khen

- Bang Khae

- Bang Sue

- Bang Na

- Bang Bon

- Ban Phlat

- Bang Rak

- Buengkum

- Chatuchak

- Chom Thong

- Din Daeng

- Dusit

- Khlong Toei

- Klong Sam Wa

- Laksi

- Lat Krabang

- Nong Khaem

- Nong Chok

- Pathumwan

- Prawet

- Pom Prap Sattru Phai

- Prakanong

- Pra Nakhon

- Phasi Charoen

- Ratchatewi

- Ratburana

- Sampanthawong

- Thaling Chan

- Thawi Watthana

- Thung Khru

- Thon Buri

- Wang Thonglang

- Yannawa

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