Expats How Do You Deal With The Toxic Air Pollution in Thailand?

[Hummin]

1 minute ago, Stocky said:

Yes, August/September we have on occasions caught the smoke from fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, but a lot has been done to reduce that. Normally the 'haze' doesn't reach further than Penang, but on some years it has stretched as far as Hat Yai, though seldom lasts that long. 

And for now, still rain showers down south, and also Philippines. 

[novacova]

23 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

Curious how most expats deal with the air pollution in their homes.

First and foremost is to make the house as airtight as possible, windows and doors otherwise air purifiers and pre-filters in the a/c’s will only help a little.

[Gknrd]

I bought an air purifier that works 24/7.  A one way ticket out of that nonsense.

 

[Hummin]

Every year we have to deal with this when the Forrest burn around us. 

 

This is live now. 

 

Seems we are leaving for holiday just at the right time

 

 

 

[TheFishman1]

[Gobbler]

4 hours ago, Hummin said:

But I would worry about mold

 

However if you have constant temperature, and not warm, cool, warm, you might have less risk of mold

 

 

As we've discussed in this article, while an air purifier and a humidifier both work to create a healthier, cleaner environment, they both perform different functions. An air purifier works on removing airborne pollutants from the home, while a humidifier works on adding moisture to the air. 

 

 

 

https://www.eurovent-certification.com/en/category/article/what-is-the-difference-between-an-air-purifier-and-a-humidifier?universe=air-quality-and-ventilation

 

Adding some moisture to your home air is helpful.  I would use both. The AC will remove the water vapor. But we probably spend too much time in air conditioning that is too dry to be healthy.

[rwill]

39 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Every year we have to deal with this when the Forrest burn around us. 

 

This is live now. 

 

Seems we are leaving for holiday just at the right time

 

 

 

By my house in Ratchaburi right now:

 

[Jonathan Swift]

11 hours ago, Neeranam said:

If you get diagnosed with something like Emphysema, you will give a <deleted>. 

And why would that happen? Are you a physician? A lung specialist? So enlighten us. What are the causes of emphysema? There are many causes. As far as pollution, prolonged ozone exposure can contribute to it. Thailand's ozone concentrations aren't enough to cause problems, it's mostly particulate and dust from crop burning. It's not good for you, but it doesn't cause emphysema. If someone already has emphysema then that's a problem, but why would such a person live in a risky place?

[Jonathan Swift]

I live in the subdistrict Makksan, it really never bothers me. I live down a side alley and am a good distance away from any car exhaust. I don't hear any complaints from others. It doesn't get into my apartment. I travel a lot so I get plenty of fresh air on a regular basis. So I suppose it depends on your exact location and whether you're used to living in cities., 

[Jonathan Swift]

1 hour ago, TheFishman1 said:

Ah, that's the new 2025 model. Comes with dress wingtip shoes and optional black tie. 

[NedR69]

Wear a mask when I go outside, even if for ten minutes…wear a mask.  In a car, motorbike, anywhere outside.  Start wearing a mask about 1st week of January and usually by early May the air is better.

 

HEPA filter - I bought a Smart Air HEPA, the Sqair model.

Measuring the indoor PM 2.5 with a handheld detector.

Keep windows and doors closed always.

 

[Hanuman2547]

6 hours ago, FlorC said:

 

Thailand is taking years off my life with the polution and the worries and frustration.

You could opt to move out of Thailand.  That might help reduce the worries and frustration.  Maybe even the pollution.

[SiSePuede419]

13 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Anyway, answer: I just don´t give a s-t.

Weird.  That's what my hiking buddy said about sunscreen back in Arizona.

"I don't worry about it"

After the Late-stage melanoma - the most aggressive form of skin cancer - spread through his bloodstream from its original location to his brain...?

He no longer needed to worry about it.

Bada bing. 😃 ⚰️