Air quality in 24 districts in Bangkok exceeds standard safety level

Air quality in Bangkok is getting worse, with the amount of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere exceeding the standard level of 50 microns (microgram/cubic metre) being reported in 24 out of 50 districts, according to the Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre.

The amount of PM2.5 in the atmosphere in Bangkok was measured at between 30 and 64 microns between 5am and7am Friday, averaging 46.4 microns. PM2.5 dust is expected to increase and pose a health threat, said the centre.

The 24 districts with excessive PM2.5 today are:

Bang Bon
Bang Khen
Bang Khun Thian
Bang Na
Bang Phlad
Bangkok Noi
Bangkok Yai
Chom Thong
Don Mueang
Khlong San
Lak Si
Nong Khaem
Pathumwan
Phasi Charoen
Prawet
Ratburana
Sathorn
Taling Chan
Thawee Wattana
Thon Buri
Thung Khru
Yan Nawa

The centre attributes the deteriorating air quality to the cold front from China and only slight breezes.

The public can check the air quality before leaving home through the following channels:

www.bangkokairquality.com
Facebook pages of the Office of Environment of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the BMA
www.pr-bangkok.com

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