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Cool spell to worsen Bangkok haze

Cool spell to worsen Bangkok haze

Pollutants trapped in the atmosphere

An electric signboard flashes a pollution reading at Vachirabenjatas Park in Chatuchak district of Bangkok. It is one of 20 public parks in the city installed with pollution gauge equipment which delivers a real-time check of the fine dust level. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)

Fine dust pollution in Bangkok is expected to rise over the next few days as a result of pollutants being trapped in the atmosphere.

Theerapat Prayoonsithi, the Prime Minister’s Office permanent secretary, said on Wednesday he had asked several ministries to amplify efforts to combat health-hazardous PM2.5 micro dust over the city.

The PM2.5 issue has been contained so far, thanks largely to the anti-Covid-19…

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