News Forum - Authorities warn of “unhealthy” levels of air pollution in Bangkok, elsewhere this week

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Authorities have warned that particulate matter 2.5 levels in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand will reach an unhealthy stage this week. According to a Pattaya News report, the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation says PM2.5 pollution levels are exceeding safe standards in many central parts of the country, including the capital. The CAPM operates under the authority of the Pollution Control Department and yesterday reported that emissions of PM2.5 particles in Bangkok were between 19 and 59 μg/m3. Levels have been reported as above average, at 55 μg/m3, in the area around Ma Charoen Road in the district of […]

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