Airborne PM2.5 dust in 35 areas of Bangkok were measured this morning at 7am. The levels were found to exceed the 37.5 micron per cubic metre (µg/m³) standard level, according to the Air Quality Information Centre of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
The levels ranged from 26.5-53.4µg/m³, with the highest level being 53.4µg/m³ being recorded in Thon Buri, Khlong Sam Wa and Thawee Wanarom Park.
High levels of air pollution were recorded in:
· Ma Charoen Road and Phet Kasem 81 in Nong Khaem district, 53.4µg/m³.
· Mahaisawan intersection in Khlong Sam Wa district, 44.4µg/m³.
· Thawee Wanarom Park in Thawee Wattana district, 44.3µg/m³.
· Entrance to Sanam Luang 2 in Thawee Wattana district, 43.8µg/m³.
· Entrance to Lat Phrao Soi 95 in Wang Thong Lang district, 43.2µg/m³.
· Odeon Circle in Samphanthawong district, 42.8µg/m³.
· Bang Bon market in Bang Bon district, 42.7µg/m³.
· Bang Rak Lovely Plaza in Bang Rak district, 42.3µg/m³.
· Sathorn district office and Si Louis in Sathorn district, 41.8µg/m³.
· Bang Khen district office, 41.7µg/m³.
· In front of Seacon mall in Prawet district, 41.5µg/m³.
· Bangkok Noi railway station, 41.4µg/m³.
· Sam Yan Mitrtown in Pathumwan district, 40.9µg/m³.
· Army apartments, near Vichaiyut hospital in Phaya Thai district, 40.7µg/m³
· Library under Taksin Bridge in Khlong San district, 40.5µg/m³.
· Buddha Monthon 1 Road in Taling Chan district, 39.9µg/m³.
· Phra Khanong district office, Phra Khanong district, 39.8µg/m³.
· Bank of Ayudhya head office in Yan Nawa district, 39.8µg/m³.
· Chalerm Phra Kiart Park in Bangkok Noi, 39.6µg/m³.
· Bang Khae district office, 39.6µg/m³.
· Sai Mai district office, 39.6µg/m³.
· Rama 8 Park in Bang Phlat district, 39.4µg/m³.
· Big C Bang Na department store, 39.3µg/m³.
· Bang Khun Thian district office, 39.3µg/m³.
· NESDC office in Pomprap Sattru Pai district, 39.3µg/m³.
· Lat Phrao district office, 39.2µg/m³.
· Don Mueang district office, 39.1µg/m³.
· Tha Phra intersection in Bangkok Yai district, 39.0µg/m³.
· Rat Burana district office, 38.9µg/m³.
· Bang Sue district office, 38.4µg/m³.
· Chom Thong district office, 38.1µg/m³.
· Thon Buri Rom Park in Thung Khru district, 38.0µg/m³.
· Lat Krabang Hospital, 37.7µg/m³.
· Dusit district office, 37.6µg/m³.
People living in these 35 areas are advised to wear face masks when they are outdoors and to reduce outdoor activity.
