People, particularly those with chronic diseases, are advised to check the air quality before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, according to the Public Health Ministry.
This is because the levels of ultra-fine dust, known as PM2.5, in some areas of Bangkok and several other provinces have been either moderate or unhealthy recently.
Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, permanent secretary for public health, said yesterday that PM2.5 dust levels usually go up between the end and early part of the year.
According to the Department of Pollution Control’s air…
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