Air quality in Bangkok
Air quality has been the concern to many Bangkokians for several years now. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be getting much better – earlier this week, the air quality was deemed dangerous in Bangkok’s 36 districts by the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation.
More on air quality in Thailand
- Chiang Mai Air Quality Worsens With Wildfires
- Chiang Mai Named Top 3 Most Polluted City
- Bangkok Haze Gets Worse
- Bangkok’s PM2.5 Haze Level Surges
- Thai Govt Advises Public To Stay Home
Safety standards in Thailand
Besides Bangkok, other provinces were affected as well – Tak, Samut Sakhon, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son.
AirVisual measurement for Tak on 24th March 2021 at 4PM
Image credit: AirVisual
In order to check real time air quality, it can be checked through the Air Visual website – users input the location they wish to monitor.
The mark for safe PM2.5 levels in Thailand is 50 micrograms/meter according to the Nation Thailand.
Always prep for going out
For those who need to go out, you can take your N95’s along. Better yet, stay indoors unless absolutely necessary to leave the safety of your home.
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Cover images adapted from: Pattaya Mail
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