The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) urged city residents to work from home from February 2-4.
Governor Chatchart Sithipunt said Public health service centers were instructed to deploy mobile service to distribute face masks to people and give them advice to protect themselves from the hazardous ultra-fine dust.
Those who develop symptoms related to exposure to PM 2.5 can seek medical consultation at air pollution clinics in BMA’s hospitals (Choroenkrung Pracharak, Taksin, Sirindhorn, Ratchapipat and Klang) or call the health hotline 1646.
Schools under the BMA administration were instructed to refrain from outdoor activities and to have students wear masks.
Construction sites were asked for cooperation to control dust and district offices declared a ban on burning in all areas.
The BMA works with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to curb PM2.5 levels by cutting down on black smoke-belching vehicles. (TNA)
