webfact Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Northern air quality remains at normal level BANGKOK, 13 March 2017 (NNT) - The PM10 values in nine northern provinces currently remain at a normal level. Pollution Control Department Director General Jatuphorn Burutphat said that the PM10 values in the nine northern provinces do not exceed the standard level of 120 micrograms per cubic meter. However, the authorities still have to closely monitor the situation as people still burn forests to hunt wild animals and prepare farming areas. The rising temperature in the upper part of Thailand could worsen the haze situation. The department has asked all provinces to be on high alert for forest fires due to a large number of hotspots and create correct understanding on the situation among the public to reduce the impacts on health. -- nnt 2017-03-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Normal for this time of the year or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, Thechook said: Normal for this time of the year or? I echo that, it's a shocker this year where I am at 400 km north of Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Chiang Mai is "normal" ... it's showing an AQI index of 109, which is classified as "unhealthy" ... I think the story was issued by the new Ministry for Denial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNPBC0 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 The World Health Organisation's guideline limits for PM10 are a 20 μg/m3 annual mean and a 50 μg/m3 24-hour mean. More importantly the article does not mention PM2.5. It's these smaller particles which are the major risks to health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Is this like the Chinese government where they report fake numbers? And now, don't let news outlets report their independent findings? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyk Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Agree, a bunch of nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyhangmon Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Yes, second all of that ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrylSky Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Indeed, I am thankful; the smoke is significantly better this year. Last year it was horrendous with people burning everything from grass to garbage and everything in the kitchen sink. Add that to 42C and you'll find me inside with a case of cold Chang everyday. I hope for some reason that the Thais are learning what the price is of such negligent, lazy behaviour is costly for the environment, their health, and general quality of life. I don't know why, but northern Chiang Rai has been much better than last year... Thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNPBC0 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 This ambient air pollution interactive map provided by WHO is helpful. The problem of airborne small particulate matter seems to have been just as much an issue in the northeastern and central regions as in the north. Note that the map shows levels of PM2.5. The World Health Organisation's guideline limits for PM2.5 are a 10 μg/m3 annual mean and a 25 μg/m3 24-hour mean.http://maps.who.int/airpollution/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 "Normal" I have been living in Thailand for a while, and still have no understanding or what "Normal" is for anything. I never expect that what happens today should be expected to be the same for tomorrow. Living in Thailand is great preparation for dealing with someone who has Alzheimers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish monger Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 So they claim while sitting in their offices in BKK... The air happens to be CRAP in Chiang Rai. I almost went to the hospital yesterday, Sunday. My wife went to refill my oxygen tank...Pathetic and the lies never end....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motdaeng Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 1 hour ago, DNPBC0 said: This ambient air pollution interactive map provided by WHO is helpful. The problem of airborne small particulate matter seems to have been just as much an issue in the northeastern and central regions as in the north. Note that the map shows levels of PM2.5. The World Health Organisation's guideline limits for PM2.5 are a 10 μg/m3 annual mean and a 25 μg/m3 24-hour mean.http://maps.who.int/airpollution/ I (chiang rai city) use these sites daily. please note, some stations measure pm10 instead of the more dangerous pm2.5! http://aqicn.org/city/thailand/chiangrai---gaia-station-03/ https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/firemap/?x=100.44374999999997&y=18.403125000000003&z=7&g=g&v=6&r=3&i=nw&l=ad,ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPI Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 The air quality in Phrae is as bad as its ever been! In the late afternoon and evening you can't see the mountains on either side of the city from the city center! "Forest fires" are to blame??? The sale of face masks has gone through the roof!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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