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Bangkok Air Quality Update: PM 2.5 Values Show Decrease But Still Exceeding Standards in 15 Areas, Health Impacts Noted

“Bangkok Air Quality Information Center” updates PM 2.5 dust values ​​this morning with a tendency to decrease. But it still exceeds the standard in 15 areas, starting to have an impact on health.

Date: 14 Dec. 2023, Bangkok Air Quality Information Center I would like to summarize the results of the PM 2.5 measurement at 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (last 3 hours). Measurements were 22.0-51.6 micrograms/cubic meter, Bangkok’s average was 33.3 micrograms/cubic meter, PM 2.5 values ​​tend to decrease. But still exceeding the standard, 21 areas are at the orange level. Starting to have an impact on health in 21 areas (meaning the period 05.00-07.00 hrs.)

As of 7:00 a.m., PM 2.5 dust values ​​were measured in the range of 22-47.9 micrograms/cubic meter (μg/cubic meter), with a trend decreasing compared to yesterday during the same period. and found to exceed the standard at the orange level Starting to affect health (Standard not exceeding 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter) 15 areas are

1. Nong Khaem District, intersection next to the police box, Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: Value equal to 47.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

2. Bang Phlat District, within the Bang Phlat District Office: the value is equal to 41.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

3. Bangkok Noi District In front of the Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: the value is equal to 41.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

4. Pathumwan District, in front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: Value equal to 41.4 micrograms/cubic meter.

5. Thawi Watthana District, entrance to Sanam Luang 2: Value equal to 40.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

6. Prawet District, in front of Seacon Square Department Store: Value equal to 40.6 micrograms/cubic meter.

7. Pom Prap Sattru Phai District In front of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board: the value is equal to 40.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

8. Samphanthawong District Around the corner Chaloem Phrakiat Arch (Odeon Circle): Value equal to 40.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

9. Bang Rak District, next to the police box in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: the value is equal to 39.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

10. Lat Krabang District, in front of Lat Krabang Hospital, next to the police station: the value is equal to 39.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

11. Chatuchak District, in front of Kasetsart University: Value equal to 39.4 micrograms/cubic meter.

12. Thonburi District, near the bus stop near Mahaisawan Intersection: the value is equal to 39.4 micrograms/cubic meter.

13. Yannawa District, near Bank of Ayudhya Head Office: Value equal to 39.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

14. Bangna District, in front of the mall Big C Bangna Department Store: Value equal to 39.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

15. Phasi Charoen District, in front of Siam University (about Soi Phetkasem 36) entrance to the university: the value is equal to 38.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

Health recommendations

Orange level air quality: Starting to have an impact on health

General public: Use personal protective equipment such as a PM 2.5 mask every time you go outside the building. Limit the amount of time you spend in strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. You should watch for unusual symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye irritation.

People at risk: Use personal protective equipment such as a PM 2.5 mask every time you go outside the building. Avoid doing outdoor activities or exercise that are very strenuous. Follow the doctor’s advice. If there are any abnormal symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.

Thank you Facebook Bangkok, Bangkok Air Quality Information Center Meteorological Department and the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency

2023-12-14 02:30:00
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