snoop1130 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported the levels of fine particulate matter PM2.5 exceeded the safety standard in four areas due to cooler temperatures. BMA spokesman Aekvarunyoo Amarapala said that according to the Meteorological Department, the moderate high-pressure system covers upper Thailand and the South China Sea. Cool, windy weather and 1-2 drop in temperature is likely in the upper country. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1040304 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engamann Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Ofcours it do because every year them just talk about it and never do anything and the burning season not even start yet , welcome to juntaland. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattjock Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 So now they blame the pollution on cooler temperatures!! Burning is going on and have increased, as usual this time of the year. This is where it has been burning for the last 5 days in Thailand: https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/#t:adv;d:2022-10-14..2022-10-18;@101.1,15.0,6z 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Same every year, and yet it always seems to come as a complete surprise to the competent authorities. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 It's not just Bangkok. The air is currently horrible in Rayong and Chonburi, and particularly bad in Hua Hin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Best to wear masks dare I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 48 minutes ago, Thingamabob said: Best to wear masks dare I say. As long as they are proper ones. The medical ones that some people still seem to like wearing, will have no effect on PM2.5 particles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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