BMA joins hands with the Royal Thai Police to open up smart signs to alert city people to know PM2.5 dust
Date 03 Feb. 2021 at 8:54 p.m.
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Bangkok, the Royal Thai Police has alerted people to be aware of PM2.5 dust through 70 intelligent traffic signs covering 50 districts.
On February 3, Mr. Chatree Watthanakhajorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Bangkok, revealed that Bangkok has cooperated with the Royal Thai Police (NSTDA) to support the area on intelligent traffic signs and related networks in the responsibility of the Police Agency. nation To disseminate data from PM2.5 measurement results in the crisis that is currently occurring until the situation is resolved. It will disseminate PM2.5 measurement data from Bangkok air quality monitoring stations, totaling 70 points, covering 50 districts, 3 times a day, as follows: morning time 06.00-08.00 noon noon 11.00-13.00 and evening time 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, with data alternating alternately every 15 seconds over 2 hours.
In this regard, the support of the area on intelligent traffic signs in the responsibility of STC has a total of 90 signs covering 20 inner Bangkok areas, including Khlong Toei, Chatuchak, Din Daeng, Dusit, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Bangkapi, Bangrak, Bueng Kum, Pathumwan, Pom Prap Sattrupai, Phaya Thai, Phra Khanong, Phasi Charoen, Ratchathewi, Wang Thonglang, Wattana, Sathorn and Huay Kwang.
Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok said that during the past 1-2 years, Bangkok faced more severe dust problem especially during winter. Due to the northeast monsoon which affects the weather Causing high pressure or cold air masses to cover the Bangkok area Which in the morning, if the wind is soft or calm Or a temperature inversion occurs. In addition, during the winter there is little rain. This causes the level of PM2.5 in Bangkok to rise, sometimes reaching levels that may affect public health.
However, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration needs to be alerted and emphasized on health surveillance and self-protection from PM2.5, especially in the risk groups of the elderly, young children and people who need special health care. Through various mechanisms and communication channels In Bangkok For people to be informed Including the public to plan the work Carry out daily activities, especially in areas where air quality is at an early level affecting health. Which should shorten the time or refrain from outdoor activities If necessary, you should always wear a respirator or PM2.5 dust mask.
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