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Air pollution returns to Bangkok

Air pollution shrouds the area around the parliament in Dusit district on Tuesday, when the quantity of PM2.5 dust was above the safe level in 13 areas of Bangkok. On Wednesday morning it had spread to most of Bangkok. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)

The annual problem of air pollution has returned to Bangkok, with PM2.5 fine particle dust levels measured above the set safe level of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre at 65 spots at 7am on Wednesday.

The highest level of PM2.5, 80 microgrammes per cubic metre, was detected at Phetkasem 81 road in Nong Khaem district.

Places with 70-77 microgrammes per cubic metre of PM2.5 were: Suan Thawi Wanarom in Thawi Wathana district; Suan Thonburirom in Thung Khru district; the entrance of Sanam Luang 2 in Thawi Wathana district; Bang Bon Market in Bang Bon district; at…

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