The Pollution Control Department has warned residents of Bangkok and its suburbs that, from Friday to Sunday, air quality, especially in eastern Bangkok and southern Thon Buri, is likely to deteriorate to Orange Level, meaning it could have an impact on health.

The department explained that the anticipated poor air quality is due to a combination of reduced rainfall and the cold front looming over Thailand, resulting in poor air circulation and an accumulation of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere.

People living in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi are advised to protect their health, check air quality before leaving home, to avoid burning of waste in open spaces and use public transport to reduce exhaust emissions.