Pollution

I believe that the pollution comes from the oil refinery in Laem Chabang

which is about 30Km north of Pattaya.

None of the many chimneys, which are visible from the bus when going to Bangkok

near the clover leaf intersection, have filters.

It would make the process too expensive.

Have you noticed how everybody gives a small cough when approaching Laem Chabang?

In addition to the particulates which enter the lungs and can cause bronchitis

there is a white powder which settles on the furniture and the floor.

Also there is sometimes be a smell of burning wood or rubber which may be connected.

Of course when the wind does not blow from the north the air quality is quite ok.

The air quality monitoring vehicle located near Mike Shopping Mall and Soi Diana in 2nd road

is not always there. It comes and goes.