Update on PM 2.5 dust values in the Bangkok area There is a trend of decreasing from yesterday. But still exceeding the standard, there are 22 areas. Check where they are.
On October 19, 2023, it was reported that the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center summarized the results of PM2.5 measurement at 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (last 3 hours). Measurements were 24.6-56.3 micrograms/cubic meter, average. of Bangkok 36.4 micrograms/cubic meter, with PM2.5 values tending to decrease. Exceeds the standard and is at the orange level, beginning to have an impact on health in 32 areas.
As of 7:00 a.m., PM2.5 dust values were measured in the range of 24.6-53.3 micrograms/cubic meter (μg/cubic meter), with a decreasing trend compared to yesterday during the same period. and found to exceed the standard (Standard not exceeding 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter) is at the orange level, beginning to have an impact on health in 22 areas, including:
1. Bueng Kum District, within the Bueng Kum District Office: the value is equal to 53.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
2. Bang Rak District, next to the police box in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: the value is equal to 48.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
3. Wang Thonglang District In front of the Esso gas station, Soi Lat Phrao 95: the value is equal to 47.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
4. Sathorn District, intersection in front of the Sathorn District Office, Soi St. Louis Road: the value is equal to 46.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
5. Prawet District, in front of Seacon Square Department Store: Value equal to 45.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
6. Bangna District, in front of Big C Bangna Department Store: Value equal to 44.1 micrograms/cubic meter.
7. Yannawa District, near Bank of Ayudhya Head Office: Value equal to 43.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
8. Bangkok Noi District In front of the Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: the value is equal to 43.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
9. Pathumwan District, in front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: Value equal to 42.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
10. Khlong Toei District, within the Khlong Toei District Office: Value equal to 41.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
11. Bangkok Yai District Tha Phra intersection area Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict: Value equal to 41.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
12. Khlong San District, in front of the library under King Taksin Bridge: Value equal to 41.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
13. Nong Khaem District, intersection next to the police box, Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: Value equal to 40.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
14. Lat Krabang District, in front of Lat Krabang Hospital, next to the police box: the value is equal to 40.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
15. Thawi Watthana District, Sanam Luang 2 entrance: Value equal to 40.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
16. Suan Seri Thai, Bueng Kum District, Bueng Kum District: Value equal to 40.2 micrograms/cubic meter.
17. Bang Phlat District, within the Bang Phlat District Office: Value equal to 39.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
18. Chatuchak District, in front of Kasetsart University: Value equal to 38.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
19. Thonburi District, near the bus stop near Mahaisawan Intersection: the value is equal to 38.7 micrograms/cubic meter.
20. Bang Khen District, within the Bang Khen District Office: Value equal to 38.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
21. Samphanthawong District Around the corner Chaloem Phrakiat Arch (Odeon Circle): Value equal to 38.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
22. Khlong Sam Wa District, within the Khlong Sam Wa District Office: Value equal to 38.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
Health recommendations
– The orange level is starting to have an impact on health.
For the general public: You should reduce the amount of time spent doing outdoor activities. Or use personal protective equipment if necessary.
People who need special health care: You should reduce the amount of time spent doing outdoor activities. or use self-protection equipment If necessary If you have health symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, chest tightness, headache, irregular heartbeat, nausea, or fatigue, you should consult a doctor.
1. Related factors (forecasting weather trends that affect PM 2.5 dust by meteorological conditions)
During 19-25 Oct. 2023, ventilation is not good. This may result in higher concentrations of small dust particles (PM 2.5) in some areas. And today, Bangkok and surrounding areas have thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area, heavy rain in some places.
2. From examining hotspot data via satellite from NASA, no hot spots were found where the satellite detected unusually high heat values from heat values on the earth’s surface in the Bangkok area.
3. Notify and publicize for people to check air quality information before leaving home through
– AirBKK application
– www.pr-bangkok.com
– FB: Environment Agency Bangkok
– FB: Air Quality and Noise Management Division Environment Agency
– FB: Bangkok
– LINE OA @airbangkok
In the case that citizens see a source of pollution, they can report it through Traffy Fondue.
2023-10-19 01:31:56
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