Popular Post internationalism Posted February 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, soi3eddie said: This topic gets regurgitated every year. Over and over again with divided opinion. Nothing is going to change anytime soon. We have to live with it and hope whatever small measures are introduced will reduce the AQI numbers. For me, here in Bangkok right now, sitting on my 5th floor balcony, the air is fine to breathe, I'm not choking or wheezing and the sunshine is nice. Of all the years that this gets discussed, the only times I suffer discomfort, is when riding the motorcycle through traffic in the heat and stuck behind a dirty city bus - those should be eliminated immediately (or at least replaced with latest specification low emmission engines). I feel that if the transport authorities imposed low emission requirements it would be the greatest help. One point, if it really was such an issue then I would not choose to stay here. for the last 3 days (since monday) pollution is very high, around 200 (unhealthy). Twice as many patients with lung problems at hospitals. Stay indoors, filters. Pollution builds up in lungs over time, meybe next month, next year or in 20 years - we all will cough up. Back some 70 years ago some 10k people died within days because of London smog Edited February 2, 2023 by internationalism 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Picture 1 Blue air picture 2 cheapest solution picture 3 filtrete by lazada 50 Baht picture 4 best solution (its not only a pm2.5 matter) Done. Edited February 2, 2023 by Tom H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom H Posted February 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 Anyone who needs help in providing your home safe contact me over pm (private message). No commercial, no money, I just help with advice as an retired engineer. ???? Lets see how many dislikes I get for that:) 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom H Posted February 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said: Some people are more sensitive to air pollution than others... if it bothers you so much, please stay away, but do not assume it bothers everyone the same as you... A fellow who is terrified of water should not live at the beach.. but if he chooses to, he should not scream at everyone else to get out of the water... you don't have to live here... What kind of nonsense is this? Think again! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 These 3M P-100 masks do work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, tomazbodner said: You must congratulate Thai pollution control department for doing an excellent job in controlling the pollution. I mean, we haven't seen better air quality since they were formed! Or maybe this is competition... Thailand is currently 6th most toxic destination in the World. But with few tourists going to the 5 above it, we can comfortably say Thailand is World's most toxic tourism destination as of February 2, 2023: I would like to hear TAT's spin on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Enjoy some easterly winds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PremiumLane Posted February 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 4 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said: Some people are more sensitive to air pollution than others... if it bothers you so much, please stay away, but do not assume it bothers everyone the same as you... A fellow who is terrified of water should not live at the beach.. but if he chooses to, he should not scream at everyone else to get out of the water... you don't have to live here... He made no assumptions about anyone else, he just stated that the air pollution is bad, and it is, and does anyone have a link. You need to touch grass 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, PremiumLane said: He made no assumptions He told me I was a guy who spent all my money on property in the country... and had no options - that was his assumption and it is not correct... it was in response to one of his later posts, not in the OP.. And I agree that the pollution is not good... I just don't feel a need to run around alerting everyone who already knows this... it is not some great secret or new revelation.. Edited February 2, 2023 by 1FinickyOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerjo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I thought it was bad here in Isan today at 62 till i read this thread. Rain on the way tomorrow with a bit of luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post George Aylesham Posted February 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 4 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said: Some people are more sensitive to air pollution than others... if it bothers you so much, please stay away, but do not assume it bothers everyone the same as you... A fellow who is terrified of water should not live at the beach.. but if he chooses to, he should not scream at everyone else to get out of the water... you don't have to live here... Granted but the health consequences of air pollution. in particular for children, are pretty well documented and backed by solid research. Although it may not actively bother some individuals, they are still as vulnerable as others to the damage to their health. 'Stay away' is hardly constructive advice which should rather be 'how can we reduce this serious health hazard?' 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said: He told me I was a guy who spent all my money on property in the country... and had no options - that was his assumption and it is not correct... it was in response to one of his later posts, not in the OP.. And I agree that the pollution is not good... I just don't feel a need to run around alerting everyone who already knows this... it is not some great secret or new revelation.. your first post.... go and touch grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) The bad air quality was said to be from burning in Cambodia The only advice I can give is. If you can. Download a free air quality app on your phone. If you see the air is bad. Stay indoors as much as possible. Wear a good quality mask outdoors. Get air purifiers for your residence. I don’t blame you for being concerned about it effecting your health. You might think to do some research to relocate. Moving to an affordable country to live with better air quality and standards. Read the posts on here from Tom H. He gives good information on this topic Edited February 2, 2023 by swm59nj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, roo860 said: Get yaself a few more beers in! And wear a lucky ammulet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH1961 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 OMG life is dangerous ???? Someone who moves to Thailand and complains about pollution is just as smart as someone who lives in NYC and complains about traffic. Or getting upset about Pakis in UK. Or complain about cost of living in Switzerland. But the latter have clean air. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 In Pattaya today you can barely see the Pattaya sign on the hill from the end of soi 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, ozimoron said: In Pattaya today you can barely see the Pattaya sign on the hill from the end of soi 6. Soi 6, been to church then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 minute ago, nigelforbes said: Soi 6, been to church then? Starbucks for a morning almond milk cappu. I used to go to the Amazon coffee on the other side of the street but they don't do almond or soy milk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Social Media Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Multiple flame posts and responses removed. Keep it civil please and NO personal attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Wash it down with a beer and stop worrying. It's a seasonal thing, and will improve soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH1961 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, ozimoron said: In Pattaya today you can barely see the Pattaya sign on the hill from the end of soi 6. Too much alcohol already? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 This is the situation: Air pollution same same always but in February we have the so called weather inversion. They “burn whole year”. Point is the layer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, huangnon said: Wash it down with a beer and stop worrying. It's a seasonal thing, and will improve soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryofcrete Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 4 hours ago, roo860 said: Get yaself a few more beers in! Pattaya today according to Accuweather ... but looking out the balcony it's "bleedin' obvious" to quote Basil Fawlty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post koolkarl Posted February 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2023 During covid, Thailand imposed harsh restrictions left, right and center. Yet with this annual problem of burning and car (diesel) pollution, these politicians do absolutely nothing. The horrific air quality everywhere is a far worse problem than covid. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 There's lots of places here with minimal pollution levels (compared to the global pollution index). BKK is often bad, and Chiang Mai in burn season is pretty <deleted> of course. We live on an island and the air is wonderful. Mind you we live in an area sparse in local Thai village life, close to the beach so less pollution. The problem of plastic rubbish burning needs to stop asap thats a really dangerous pollution problem here. The <deleted> regulations, and enforcement around vehicle emissions don't help much either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, koolkarl said: During covid, Thailand imposed harsh restrictions left, right and center. Yet with this annual problem of burning and car (diesel) pollution, these politicians do absolutely nothing. The horrific air quality everywhere is a far worse problem than covid. I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tropposurfer said: We live on an island and the air is wonderful. Mind you we live in an area sparse in local Thai village life, close to the beach so less pollution. AQI of 70+ is far from wonderful. Worse is the PM2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher22 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 7 hours ago, NorthernRyland said: Thailand is polluted, generally dirty/gritty with dangerous roads and feral dogs, that's why your Pad Thai is 1 USD and rent is 200 USD. Try to keep that in mind while you're choking on your morning run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher22 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 7 hours ago, NorthernRyland said: Thailand is polluted, generally dirty/gritty with dangerous roads and feral dogs, that's why your Pad Thai is 1 USD and rent is 200 USD. Try to keep that in mind while you're choking on your morning run. Singapore is a lot richer and they are choking just the same. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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