Warning "Bangkok", the 4th most polluted in the world, the Pollution Control Department notifies 70 areas across the country, the PM2.5 dust value is high in the red danger level.

affect health

Be careful, 3-4 February, the dust level is still high continuously.

Accelerate the elevation, reduce the heat point, the result of a joint discussion with the Bangkok authorities, WFH staff, as for the Bangkok school, has not announced the closure of the school, but refrain from outdoor activities.

that must be urgently corrected, however, that the Pollution Control Department

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on February 2, Mr. Pinsak Suraswadi, Director General of the Pollution Control Department.

as the President of the Center for Air Pollution Problems

Announced to raise measures to reduce PM2.5 sources and prevent health impacts that at 7:00 a.m. on February 2, PM2.5 small dust particles were measured between 17-158 micrograms per hour. cubic meter

(The standard value is not more than 50 mcg/m3). The air quality is at a very good level.

to have an impact on health

Today there are a total of 70 red areas across the country.

affect health

Most of them are in the Bangkok area.

and perimeter, considered the high dust value for the second consecutive day

There are important factors from closed weather, calm winds, traffic jams.

Resulting in more dust accumulation

Mr. Pinsak said that

The ministry has integrated with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The measures have already been concluded on February 1, for example, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to work from home (WFH), except for the public service sector.

Ask for cooperation from government agencies in the area. WFH has the district director coordinate with the private sector in the area.

Especially large companies cooperate in WFH. If the dust level in Bangkok is still level 3 (the dust level is between 51-75 μg/m3), BMA will ask for cooperation.

But if the dust level is level 4 (the dust value is more than 75 mcg/m3) for more than 3 consecutive days, Bangkok can order according to the measures.

Director-General of the Pollution Control Department continued that

According to data from the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) on February 1, there were about 1,200 hot spots across the country. The key to reducing heat spots is fuel management.

Some provinces refrain from burning at certain times.

causing sometimes a burning problem at some time as well

Therefore, burning management is important.

Each province will have full control over burning.

With the Burn Check application in Chiang Mai 100% already used, but some provinces still not 100%, must continue to cooperate rigorously.

The government aims to reduce hot spots by 50-60%.

“The Department has forecasted the situation of small dust particles in the area.

Bangkok and its vicinity, February 3-4, Bangkok and its vicinity should watch out for dust accumulation.

due to stagnant weather and closed

Areas to watch out for include the central Bangkok area.

North and South Krungthon

(Tai Lom area), 17 northern provinces

Should be vigilant in the upper and lower northern regions.

Especially during the period of 3-4 February, during the past 2 years, the dust statistics have decreased every year, but in the year '66 from the forecast it is expected

The dust value may be more severe than in 2022 because the weather will be more dry. On June 1, there will be a change in the PM2.5 dust standard, the 24-hour average from no more than 50 mcg/m3. reduced to 37.5 mcg/m3, so PM2.5 dust management must be more intense, ”said Mr. Pinsak.

Reporters report that IQAir | First in Air Quality, a website that ranks air quality and ranks the world's most polluted cities, reports at 10:00 a.m. that Bangkok, Thailand has a red Air Quality Index (AQI). 192 affects everyone

Air quality is the 4th most polluted in the world after Karachi.

Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan and Kuwait

Later, Mr. Pinsak announced the situation of PM 2.5 dust at the Government House that the current PM2.5 level is beyond the standard.

affect health

especially in central Thailand

North and Northeast, South, however, on February 5, PM 2.5 will decrease to a moderate level.

Then on February 7, it will drop to the standard level.

Both in Bangkok and 17 northern provinces

The Prime Minister has urged strict preventive measures to be taken.

Ask for cooperation to reduce construction.

open burning

Inform people in risk groups to check and take care of themselves.

Monitor the PM 2.5 situation through the Air 4 Thai application for people in the area.

Bangkok can be checked through the Air Bkk application.

at City Hall

Bangkok. On the same day, Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, revealed the situation of PM 2.5 dust in Bangkok that came from 2 parts: the weather was closed and the wind was very low.

causing dust to circulate in Bangkok

not drained

The source of dust comes from cars and burning biomass on the outskirts. There are about 1,200 hot spots found in Thailand.

together with the wind direction changing from the northeast wind to the east wind

Causing the burning in neighboring countries such as Cambodia to blow to Thailand

Causing many provinces to have high dust values

Our forecast is more accurate, we have seen from 3 days ago that there is severe dust.

therefore always giving advance warnings

There is a warning system in the school that is more intense. There is a Line Alert system for warning.

In the short term, you have to take care of yourself first.

Wear a mask when out in the open.

We have a national dust plan as a national agenda.

If the dust is higher than 75 mcg.m. for 3 consecutive days, the BMA forecasts that February 1-3.

There will be a dust value that exceeds the standard.

therefore instructing agencies under WFH immediately and ordering to the district office to request cooperation from private companies in issuing work from home measures

The government has informed Mr. Supattanapong Phanmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, to notify the Prime Minister.

“As for the schools under the BMA, they are not closed. All 50 district directors have the authority to declare them as troubled areas according to

Public Health Act

to control the combustion

I would like to ask about incense, candles, burning paper, money and gold.

But probably can't force too much

Because it's a matter of faith.

including construction activities

Bangkok is also the owner of the project.

It is recommended during this period that you should refrain from exercising outdoors.

At this time, he stopped

If exercising outdoors, you must wear a mask.

in-room private exercise

push-ups-jogging," Mr. Chatchart said.

Bangkok Air Quality Data Center

PM2.5 measurement summary report on February 2 at 7:00 a.m. PM2.5 particulate matter can be measured at 71-121 mcg/m3 (standard value not exceeding 50 mcg) g/m3) with an increasing trend

compared to yesterday in the same period

and found to exceed the standard

(standard not exceeding 50 mcg/m3) in 70 areas: 1. Nong Khaem district, three-way intersection next to the police station, Macaroen Road, Petchkasem 81, equal to 121 mcg/m3 2. In front of the hospital Lat Krabang next to the police station, 113 microns/m3 3. In front of Seacon Square department store, 112 microns/m3 4. Taweewattana District

The entrance to Sanam Luang 2 is worth 112 micrograms/cu.m. 5. In front of the Nong Chok District Office 109 micrograms/cu.m. 6. Inside the Bueng Kum District Office 109 micrograms/cu.m. 7. In front of the Big C department store 105 micrograms/cu.m. 8. Inside the Khlong Sam Wa District Office 105 microns/cu.m. 9. Min Buri District Chaloem Phra Kiat Rama 9 Park, opposite the Min Buri District Office 103 10. Suan Thawi Wanarom, Thawi Watthana District 103 microns/m3 11.

Bus stop in front of Sai Mai District Office 102 mcg/m3 12. Nong Chok Garden Nong Chok District 102 mcg/m3 13. Khan Na Yao District

At the entrance of Suan Siam Road intersects with Ram Inthra Road, 101 micrograms/cu.m. 14. Phra Nakhon Park, Lat Krabang District, equal to 100 micrograms/cu.m. 15. Bang Bon District, near Suksawatdi Market, 100 micrograms. g/m3 etc.