snoop1130 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 People living in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces are advised to prepare for PM2.5 dust pollution, coinciding with the arrival of high atmospheric pressure from the end of October until February. Director-General of Pollution Control Department Atthaphol Charoenchansa said today (Monday) that, during the four-month period, PM2.5 dust will accumulate overnight due to stale air and the lack of circulation. According to the Meteorological Department, a weak to moderate cold front from China is expected to cover Thailand’s northern and north-eastern regions until December. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm2-5-dust-forecast-for-bangkok-and-vicinity-from-late-october-through-february/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-10-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poskat Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 there will be no flooding in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted October 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 Thailand appears to be getting less attractive daily to would be tourists even though they are 'opening' 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 I come for the Smoke, but Stay for the Dust! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Thailand appears to be getting less attractive daily to would be tourists even though they are 'opening' Thailand will market it as Lucky Chinese Powder, to keep you face dry and bring you lots of money!.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 My recommendation for everyone is to buy an air purifier. I did that last year and it made a huge difference. Personally I only need it at night at home. I have no problems outside or at daytime. But I guess that is not the same with everybody. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grecian Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: My recommendation for everyone is to buy an air purifier. I did that last year and it made a huge difference. Personally I only need it at night at home. I have no problems outside or at daytime. But I guess that is not the same with everybody. What model and cost omf pls? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy Posted October 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) Oh, I see. It’s now ‘dust’ caused by a cold front stopping over the north of until December (which is rubbish as weather fronts rarely stop for more than a few days) and Diesel engines, and is not related to the irresponsible behaviour of farmers burning crop stubble. Every year a new excuse, and nothing being done to prevent it. Edited October 25, 2021 by Wiggy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Last year we got stuck here over the air pollution season. Nov - April due to the lock downs and it was bloody hell. Chiang Mai has been listed as most polluted city on the planet for two consecutive years in a row. My guess is that crop burning gives them a slight price advantage over counties where crop burning is illegal and so takes priority over people's health and destruction of environment not to mention AGW. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Grecian said: What model and cost omf pls? https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i2021414674-s6526202867.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Grecian said: What model and cost omf pls? I have the Xiaomi Air Purifier 3H. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/xiaomi-air-purifier-3h-pm-25-45-1-i587850141-s1091456990.html That works fine. Xiaomi has now newer models and there are obviously also other companies. I don't know how the others compare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: People living in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces are advised to prepare for PM2.5 dust pollution, coinciding with the arrival of high atmospheric pressure from the end of October until February Thank god for Covid and mandatory mask wearing, hospitals must be seeing a drop in breathing related illnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cape Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Wiggy said: Oh, I see. It’s now ‘dust’ caused by a cold front stopping over the north of until December (which is rubbish as weather fronts rarely stop for more than a few days) and Diesel engines, and is not related to the irresponsible behaviour of farmers burning crop stubble. Every year a new excuse, and nothing being done to prevent it. There is a choice for ASEAN : cooperate to end this shameful practise, protect the health of the nation and safeguard the economy (infinitely richer tourist industry contributes 25% of GDP and employment for three million) ; or continue to subsidise a handful of large scale corn-growers. What's it to be? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cape Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Hopefully we have the resources to deal with a mass threat to the health of the nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grecian Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 3 hours ago, cape said: Hopefully we have the resources to deal with a mass threat to the health of the nation. Are you Thai? What is this "we" thing you talk of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I put a 2.5m filter sheet over the mesh in my bedroom Aircon. Makes a big difference, gets dirty fast, but better that than my lungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, DefaultName said: I put a 2.5m filter sheet over the mesh in my bedroom Aircon. Makes a big difference, gets dirty fast, but better that than my lungs. Did the Aircon still function okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Lived in the capital for 30 years. We only got a bad smog season a few years ago. Seasonal cane burning in Kanchanaburi is a big part but construction & road dust, as well as diesel play a part, too. Overconstruction has interrupted the airflow. Two posters here have recommended two different models of Xiaomi. Only for bedrooms? What about in the living area where doors & windows are open? How often do the filters need to be changed? This is really the s.h.*.t.s to go through this another year. Clowns are running the circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 23 hours ago, Will B Good said: Did the Aircon still function okay? Yes, I haven't noticed any change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 2:57 AM, sungod said: https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i2021414674-s6526202867.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1 From the Lazada page: Quote ...3 stages of filtration are PET Pre-Filter, HEPA-Filter and Carbon-Filter... I am interested in this Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3C for the condo in Bangkok. In Italy, I use a similar type of purifier that also has the three stages of filtration and the manual says that the pre-filter can be washed, which prolongs the time between changes of the three-filter pack Does the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3C also offer this option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Bedroom A/Cs have HEPA filters but, like the OP, I want something to use in our big downstairs space with front & back doors open. Or does that sound self-defeating? Q: If a Xiaomi in placed near sitting area, does that work? It is really a drag to be going through this every year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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