PM2.5 levels exceed safe levels in several areas of Bangkok

By The Nation

 

 

Air pollution exceeded safe levels in 13 spots in Bangkok, with records at 7am showing the range of PM2.5 dust particles in the capital and its vicinity at between 35 to 57 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).

 

 

PM2.5 are dust particles that are less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter (more than 100 times thinner than human hair) and can lead to serious health problems. The safe level set by the World Health Organisation is 25μg/m3, though Thailand’s safe level is 50μg/m3.

 

The 13 areas in Bangkok where air pollution has crossed the safe limit include Thonburi, Nong Khaem, Khlong San, Samphanthawong, Phra Khanong, Bangkok Yai, Prawet, Klong Toei, Bang Khunthien, Yannawa, Phasi Charoen, Pathum Wan and Bueng Kum.

 

People in these areas are advised to avoid outdoor activities, especially the elderly, children and people suffering from respiratory disorders.

 

The Thai Meteorological Department has reported that 10 per cent of Bangkok will get some rain, adding that rain may reduce dust pollution.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400225?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral

 

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Given that air quality exceeds both the WHO's and the government's standard for most of the year, would it not be simpler to name those few areas where one is NOT likely to ultimately die of lung disease and associated illnesses, rather than rattle off a long list of black spots each time?

55 minutes ago, Pottinger said:

Given that air quality exceeds both the WHO's and the government's standard for most of the year, would it not be simpler to name those few areas where one is NOT likely to ultimately die of lung disease and associated illnesses, rather than rattle off a long list of black spots each time?

Looking at independent PM 2.5 tracking maps...pretty safe to assume that all of the greater Bangkok area is UNSAFE. No safe areas to be found really

Give it a month or so and some Thai government whiz kid will reduce the pollution readings and get a huge promotion by moving the testing time from 7am to 2 am before the rush hours.

I know a guy who lives in Bangkok and rattles on about how great it is being a vegetarian and that all meat eaters are doomed to die early. He just doesn't grasp the vegitables he buys are covered in poisons that simply running under a tap of undrinkable water and breathing in Bangkok every day is not a recipe for longevity and good health. 

2 hours ago, Scot123 said:

I know a guy who lives in Bangkok and rattles on about how great it is being a vegetarian and that all meat eaters are doomed to die early. He just doesn't grasp the vegitables he buys are covered in poisons that simply running under a tap of undrinkable water and breathing in Bangkok every day is not a recipe for longevity and good health. 

Bangkok isn't very different from the whole of Thailand, or most of Asia.