webfact Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand and five other medical professional associations have issued a six-point guideline to help the public to protect themselves from the threat posed by high levels of PM2.5 dust pollution. They point out that children, pregnant women, elderly people and those afflicted with chronic heart, lung, kidney or brain diseases are most at risk from fine PM2.5 dust, which may cause respiratory conditions, stroke or kidney disease. The public should check the air quality reports from state or private information centres on a regular basis when planning their daily activities, in order to limit their exposure to excessive PM2.5 dust. They should suspend or reduce outdoor activities and wear face masks whenever they are in areas where the PM2.5 level exceeds 50 microns. If the level is more than 100 microns, they should suspend all outdoor activities, except those who have to perform public services, and wear N95 face masks all the time when they are outdoors. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/medical-professional-associations-offer-advice-over-dangerously-poor-air-quality/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-13 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted March 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: They should suspend or reduce outdoor activities How does staying in doors stop air from entering the house? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, mikebell said: How does staying in doors stop air from entering the house? I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HuskerDo2 Posted March 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2023 Why do they bother to publish such advice every year? Since the air has been bad for decades, the same advice from 30 years ago applies today. It's called common sense. FIX the problem and the source of it Thailand. It's not hard. Just hire people smarter than you to get the job done. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 hours ago, mikebell said: How does staying in doors stop air from entering the house? It doesn't. It stops the pollution falling on your head. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 So the solution is that kids can't play football in the afternoons anymore and should just stay home and play on their phones all day? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) Quote Medical professional associations offer advice over dangerously poor air quality Don't breathe so much. Edited March 13, 2023 by klauskunkel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Almost nowhere on Earth is safe in terms of air quality: study https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/almost-nowhere-on-earth-is-safe-in-terms-of-air-quality-study-1.6310186 When it comes to air quality, almost nobody on Earth is safe, according to a new study. We are constantly breathing in fine particulate matter detrimental to our health in nearly every place across the planet, researchers found, with only 0.001 per cent of the global population being exposed to levels of particulate matter considered safe by the World Health Organization (WHO). Researchers found that the daily levels of fine particular matter had been decreasing in Europe and North America in the two decades leading up 2019. However, in the same time period, levels increased in Southern Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the Caribbean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, klauskunkel said: Don't breathe so much. They just amended that advice: Only exhale and you'll be just fine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Maybe start with solution to get less polution.. Today on the news over 7 years there will more electric vehicles... other news is that Thailand want to help other countries with their waste..... Why in the western world can there be cities with zones for only vehicles younger than 6 years to prevent pollution. In teh wester n world there has been a big cleaning of the old cars which polluting more... Why can't here? If I see some cars they are pre WWII cars it seems and others are at least 40 or 50 years old and some even almost fall apart.. Why not a program to get them off the road and buy younger ones with help of the Government.. It will be better than travel together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 21 hours ago, Venom said: So the solution is that kids can't play football in the afternoons anymore and should just stay home and play on their phones all day? It is not a 'solution' as much as a health measure. Sad really. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) On 3/12/2023 at 10:34 AM, webfact said: They should suspend or reduce outdoor activities and wear face masks whenever they are in areas where the PM2.5 level exceeds 50 microns. ???? That would be a very short list of places that qualify for not needing caution Edited March 14, 2023 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 6:35 AM, mikebell said: How does staying in doors stop air from entering the house? I don't find it gets in, as long as doors and windows are shut obviously. I turned on my air filter when I got home from the office yesterday, outside was really bad, AQI was about 150. As soon as I turned it on it the AQI was reading 22. After ten minutes it was down to about 10. 22 is perfectly safe. So it would appear that it doesn't really enter the house (or condo in my case). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 7:44 AM, Celsius said: I don't know Neither do the experts who offer this advice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 3:34 AM, webfact said: The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand and five other medical professional associations have issued a six-point guideline to help the public to protect themselves from the threat posed by high levels of PM2.5 dust pollution Only one thing is needed. Get rid of this totally inept government and all it's seedy attachments. Install a government that cares about it's people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 3:34 AM, webfact said: The public should check the air quality reports from state or private information centres on a regular basis when planning their daily activities, in order to limit their exposure to excessive PM2.5 dust. Does that go for tourists as well, I wonder if that's printed on the front page of the Thailand must visit brochure? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 20 minutes ago, JonnyF said: I don't find it gets in, as long as doors and windows are shut obviously. I turned on my air filter when I got home from the office yesterday, outside was really bad, AQI was about 150. As soon as I turned it on it the AQI was reading 22. After ten minutes it was down to about 10. 22 is perfectly safe. So it would appear that it doesn't really enter the house (or condo in my case). Okay if you don't go outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Okay if you don't go outside? No, that wasn't my point. I find it irritating that I cannot do outside activities and I don't find it acceptable. My point was that it doesn't really get inside if you close doors and windows. Nothing more... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 21 hours ago, JonnyF said: I don't find it gets in, as long as doors and windows are shut obviously. I turned on my air filter when I got home from the office yesterday, outside was really bad, AQI was about 150. As soon as I turned it on it the AQI was reading 22. After ten minutes it was down to about 10. 22 is perfectly safe. So it would appear that it doesn't really enter the house (or condo in my case). This air filter sounds a good idea. I don't think any dwelling is 100% airtight. Your filter won't stop bad air from entering the house but will clean it faster than it enters. Unfortunately I have a house. Maybe I could install one in my study; are they portable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, mikebell said: This air filter sounds a good idea. I don't think any dwelling is 100% airtight. Your filter won't stop bad air from entering the house but will clean it faster than it enters. Unfortunately I have a house. Maybe I could install one in my study; are they portable? Yeah they are portable. Mine connects to the Wifi so I can turn it on and off with my phone. Quite handy. True they are not 100% airtight, but if I leave in the morning and it's 10, it might be around 20 when I get home. Maybe a bit gets under the door during the day or maybe it's just me opening the door twice when I leave and return. If I open my sliding doors to the balcony for 5 minutes, it shoots up to 60 very quickly. It's handy to have just to turn on for 5 minutes. Get a reading and if it's around the 20 mark turn it off again. Otherwise leave it on for an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang saen guy Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Where can I find a home air quality meter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 6:35 AM, mikebell said: How does staying in doors stop air from entering the house? Unless all the windows are closed and you have aircon and very good filters then I don't think it will. As you say in most cases I don't think it'll make much difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 9:20 AM, hotchilli said: Does that go for tourists as well, I wonder if that's printed on the front page of the Thailand must visit brochure? I think that would count as the truth which I think is banned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furioso Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, bang saen guy said: Where can I find a home air quality meter? There are dozens of types for sale on Lazada, Shoppee, other websites. I see one now that measures PM 2.5, PM 10, CO2, CO, etc. for about 700 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 6 hours ago, mikebell said: Unfortunately I have a house. Maybe I could install one in my study; are they portable? Usually yes,,,,,like a floor fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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