“Bangkok Air Quality Information Center” Update: PM 2.5 dust values this morning still exceeded the standard at the orange level in 25 areas and are starting to have an impact on health.
March 22, 2024, Bangkok Air Quality Information Center Request a report on the situation of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) at air quality monitoring stations in Bangkok. On Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:00 a.m., the 24-hour average of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) was measured at 43-60.5 micrograms/cubic meter (µg/cubic meter). m) found to exceed the standard at the orange level. Starting to affect health (Standard not exceeding 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter) 25 areas are
1. Thonburi District, near the bus stop near Mahaisawan Intersection: the value is equal to 60.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
2. Minburi District, Chaloem Phrakiat Rama IX Park, opposite the Minburi District Office: the value is equal to 58.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
3. Chatuchak District, in front of Kasetsart University: Value equal to 58.2 micrograms/cubic meter.
4. Samphanthawong District Around the corner Chaloem Phrakiat Arch (Odeon Circle): Value equal to 56.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
5. Bang Sue District, within the Bang Sue District Office: the value is equal to 54.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
6. Khan Na Yao District At the entrance to Suan Siam Road intersecting with Ramindra Road: the value is equal to 53.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
7. Bang Khun Thian District Within the Bang Khun Thian District Office: the value is equal to 52.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
8. Wang Thonglang District In front of the Esso gas station, Soi Lat Phrao 95: the value is equal to 52.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
9. Her Majesty the Queen's 60th Anniversary Garden, Lat Krabang District: has a value equal to 52.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
10. Rat Burana District Within the Rat Burana District Office: the value is equal to 51.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
11. Khlong Toei District Within the Khlong Toei District Office: the value is equal to 51.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
12. Din Daeng District, along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road: Value equal to 51.2 micrograms/cubic meter.
13. Lak Si District Within the Lak Si District Office: the value is equal to 50.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
14. Bang Kho Laem District Around the police station at Thanon Tok intersection: the value is equal to 50.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
15. Phaya Thai District, in front of the army flats near Vichaiyut Hospital. Opposite the Ministry of Finance: the value is equal to 49.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
16.Pathumwan District In front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: Value equal to 49.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
17. Phra Nakhon District, within the Phra Nakhon District Office: the value is equal to 49.7 micrograms/cubic meter.
18.Don Mueang District Beside the Don Mueang District Office: the value is equal to 46.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
19. Phra Khanong District Within the Phra Khanong District Office: the value is equal to 46.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
20. Watthana District, opposite noble Reveal (next to MK gold restaurants): Value equal to 45.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
21. Lat Phrao District Within the Lat Phrao District Office: the value is equal to 45.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
22. Saphan Sung District Inside the Saphan Sung District Office: the value is equal to 44.7 micrograms/cubic meter.
23. Phra Nakhon Park, Lat Krabang District: Value equal to 44.1 micrograms/cubic meter.
24. Huai Khwang District Inside the Huai Khwang District Office (Next to the nursery) Pracha Uthit Road: Value equal to 43.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
25. Chaloem Phrakiat 6th Birthday Anniversary Public Park, Bang Kho Laem District: Value equal to 43.2 micrograms/cubic meter.
For the air quality index of measurement stations in Bangkok Most of them are at a level where air quality is starting to have an impact on health. Health recommendations as follows:
Orange level air quality: starting to have an impact on health
- General public: Use self-protection equipment such as a PM 2.5 mask every time you go out of the building. Limit the amount of time you spend in activities or exercise outdoors that use a lot of energy. You should watch for unusual symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, and eye irritation.
- People at risk: Use personal protective equipment such as a PM 2.5 mask every time you go outside the building and avoid doing outdoor activities or exercise that are very strenuous. Follow the doctor's advice. If there are any abnormal symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.
While the Meteorological Department Weather forecast in Bangkok area The weather is hot with haze during the day. There will be thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area. Related factors (predicted weather trends that affect PM 2.5 dust by meteorological conditions) during 22-30 March 2024, ventilation is quite good. good The climate near the surface is characterized by alternating on and off cycles. And there is a chance of rain during March 23, 2024, resulting in dust concentrations likely to remain stable or decrease. And today is forecast to be hot with haze during the day. With thunderstorms in 10 percent of the area.
Thank you Facebook Air Quality and Noise Management Division Environment Bureau Bangkok
