The Public Health Ministry warns of a drop in air quality in Bangkok next week and urges people — especially vulnerable groups — to step up their protection against harmful ultra-fine dust particles.
Dr Ekachai Piansriwatchara, deputy director-general of the Department of Health, said the level of PM2.5 dust pollutants is expected to increase today and again on Tuesday and Wednesday due to weak winds.
People are advised to monitor air quality, and if dust pollution levels exceed 75 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³), this will have impacts on health, he said.
The “safe” level of PM 2.5 dust in Thailand is no more than 50 microgrammes per cu/m.
Dr Ekachai…
