Restaurants in Bangkok that violate the measures will be shut

The pollution control department reports PM2.5 dust particles exceed the standard in 21 areas of Bangkok this morning and reaching unhealthy levels. People in the affected areas are being told to monitor their health. People who have any symptoms of coughing, shortness of breath, or eye irritation, “please stay inside the premises and refrain from outdoor activities”. Children and elderly people should be particularly careful.

The areas where the PM2.5 amount exceeds the standard are…

• Thon Buri
• Bang Khun Thian
• Nong Kahem
• Bang Bon
• Chom Thong
• Bangkok Yai
• Thonburiroom Park (Thung Khru)
• Thung Khru
• Bang Kae Pirom Park, Bang Kae
• Klong San
• Pasi Charoen
• Taweewanarom Park (Taweewattana)
• Taweewattana
• Samphantawong
• Rat Burana
• Bang Koh Laem
• Taling Chan
• Yannawa
• Chaloem Phrakiat Park (Bang Kho Laem)
• Phra Nakhon
• Bangkok Noi

The amount of toxic haze has been increasing lately because of open burning activities in