Most of Thailand will experience a short period of cool weather from tomorrow until Monday, as a new wave of cold air blows into the north-eastern region from China tonight, according to the Meteorological Department.
The arrival of the cold front will cause temperatures in north-eastern provinces to plunge by 3-5oC and by 2-4oC in the northern, central, eastern and the northern reaches of the southern region.
The weather system will also cause an accumulation of airborne dust and smoke in the northern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its peripherals, said the department.
In Bangkok today, the Air Quality Information Centre of the BMA reported poor air quality in 22 areas, with the worst being in Nong Chok district, where the PM2.5 level was measured at 51µg/m³. The average today is 35.2µg/m³.
The 12 most polluted districts of Bangkok today are:
1. Nong Chok, 51.5µg/m³
2. Lat Krabang, 50.2µg/m³
3. Bueng Kum, 47.5µg/m³
4. Min Buri, 45.2µg/m³
5. Bang Na, 44.9µg/m³
6. Sai Mai, 44.8µg/m³
7. Khlong Sam Wa, 44.2µg/m³
8. Wang Thong Lang, 43.2µg/m³
9. Chatuchak, 41.4µg/m³
10. Bangkok Noi, 40.8 microns
11. Kanna Yao, 40.7µg/m³
12. Lak Si, 40.6µg/m³
