Bangkok air quality improves Thursday, high dust levels remain in some areas

[snoop1130]

 

Air quality in Bangkok has improved today (Thursday), but it still poses a threat to health, with 70 areas in the capital reporting PM2.5 dust readings of 56-99 microns between 5am and 7am, according to the Air Quality Information Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

 

Of the 70 affected areas, Bueng Kum sub-district recorded the highest level of PM2.5 at 96 microns, which is health threatening.

 

Other affected areas of Bangkok today include Bang Khen, Chatuchak, Bueng Kum, Min Buri, Prawet, Samphanthawong, Wang Thong Lang, Phra Nakhon, Ban Na, Sathorn, Yannawa, Thawee Wattana, Taling Chan, Bangkok Yai, Nong Khaem, Phasi Charoen and Bang Bon districts.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-air-quality-improves-thursday-high-dust-levels-remain-in-some-areas/

 

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[tomazbodner]

The change is indeed substantial. From Hazardous to toxic.

 

Kind of like the difference between deadly and fatal...

[Tom H]

From AQI 165 to AQI 163. Yes, has changed in Chatuchak area. Happy so much????

Edited March 9, 2023 by Tom H

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Air quality in Bangkok has improved today (Thursday),

By more luck than intervention or prevention.

Edited March 10, 2023 by hotchilli