BANGKOK, Thailand – As of 8th February, the Bangkok Air Quality Data Center reports PM2.5 levels between 26.0 and 52.7 µg/m³ from 5:00 to 7:00 AM, with an average of 37.4 µg/m³ across the city. The levels have exceeded the safe standard, placing them in the orange zone, which is now impacting public health in 26 areas.
Health Advisory:
General Public: Wear a PM2.5 mask whenever outdoors and limit strenuous outdoor activities. Be mindful of symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or eye irritation.
Vulnerable Groups: Use protective masks and avoid heavy outdoor activities. Follow medical advice if symptoms appear and seek medical attention if necessary.
Meteorological conditions are expected to improve slightly from February 8-9, maintaining air quality. However, from February 10-13, the air quality may deteriorate as weaker ventilation is forecasted. The situation is expected to improve again around February 14-15.
The Air Quality Center recommends checking the air quality before going outside through the AirBKK app and various official channels like websites and social media.
