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today's dust
It is a search term for Bangkok people.
that must be checked before leaving the house every day
to prepare to put on clothes
Wear a dust filter mask.
Including clothing that is completely covered, prevents PM 2.5 dust, touches the skin
Bangkok dust
with health effects
PM 2.5 dust value
is the closest thing to Bangkok people.
Although other provinces
In the north, PM 2.5 dust is found to be a health problem as well.
But it's the dust that occurs seasonally.
And the population per area is not as dense as Bangkok. Therefore, activities such as the use of cars, machinery and burning various materials
If done at the same time
resulting in dust in the air
PM 2.5
dust is dust that is less than 2.5 microns in size.
This obviously affects the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
Especially those who have lung problems and allergies, when exposed to PM 2.5 dust, this is even more a trigger for various diseases to aggravate.
How much dust does not affect health?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has established standards for each measurement point.
The safety standards are as follows:
- 24-hour average at the measurement point, not more than 25 micrograms per cubic meter
- Annual average value at the measurement point, not more than 10 micrograms per cubic meter
But for Thailand, the standard values are as follows:
- The average per 24 hours at the measurement point is not more than 50 micrograms per cubic meter
- The average annual value at the measurement point is not more than 25 micrograms per cubic meter
Where can you see the particulate matter in Bangkok's air today?
If you want to see the Bangkok weather report
or look at the latest PM 2.5 dust value that matches today
Check it out at
www.bangkokairquality.com, which is an app that tells the dust level at various measurement stations.
in Bangkok
Let you prepare yourself to deal with PM 2.5 dust today on point.
Another website that shows PM 2.5 dust values at points across the country.
Both Bangkok and its vicinity
including provinces
with a station to measure air quality
Go check it out at air4thai.
Air Quality Index Criteria for Thailand
light blue
air quality index
Indicates today's PM 2.5 dust value as "very good quality" with an air quality value between AQI 0-25, suitable for outdoor activities.
and travel
green
air quality index
Indicates today's PM 2.5 dust value as "good quality" with an air quality value between AQI 26-50, doing outdoor activities.
and travel normally
yellow
air quality index
Indicates today's PM 2.5 dust value as "moderate quality" with an air quality value between AQI 51-100. People can do outdoor activities normally.
For those who need special health care
If there are initial symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye irritation, the duration of outdoor activities should be reduced.
orange
air quality index
Indicates today's PM 2.5 dust value as "good quality" with an air quality value between AQI 100-200, doing outdoor activities.
and travel normally
red
air quality index
Indicates today's PM 2.5 dust value as "affecting health" with an air quality value greater than AQI 201 or higher. Everyone should avoid outdoor activities of all kinds.
Avoid areas with high air pollution.
or use personal protective equipment if necessary.
If you have any health symptoms, consult a doctor.
Source: Air Quality and Noise Management Division
Bangkok
Bangkokairquality.com