Bangkok sees drop in PM2.5 levels but 41 areas still exceed standard, orange alert issued

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Air Quality Data Centre in Bangkok reported a decrease in PM2.5 levels today, from 5am to 7am. The measurements ranged from 25.8 to 60.2 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), with an average of 40.1µg/m³ across Bangkok. Despite the decrease, 41 areas still exceed the standard level, impacting health with an orange level alert.

As of 7am, PM2.5 measurements ranged between 25.8 and 57.8µg/m³, showing a reduction compared to the same time yesterday. However, 37 areas still exceeded the standard level (not exceeding 37.5µg/m³), impacting health with an orange level alert.

The highest measurements were recorded in the Bang Rak area near Bang Rak Love Plaza Police Station (57.8µg/m³), Nong Khaem area at the three-way junction by the police station on Phetkasem 81 Road (56.9µg/m³), and Tawee Watthana at the entrance to Sanam…