PUBLISHED: 3 Feb 2025 at 19: 31
By the end of the year, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has pledged to convert more rooms into “dust-free rooms” at BMA-run universities.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stressed the value of responding to people concerns, especially those relating to environmental and public health issues, during a new community examination in Watthana district.
On the issue of heat pollutants, Mr Chadchart confirmed that 744 out of 1, 966 schools are earmarked to be upgraded into dust-free schools in 437 BMA-run institutions.
By the end of the year, he predicted, the rest will be converted into dust-free schools.
Of the 437 institutions, 429 also operate nurseries.
Every BMA-run school will finally have air conditioning units and filters to protect pupils from PM2.5 waste, which just forced classes to remain suspended, according to Mr. Chadchart.
However, problems remain about personal institutions going without dust-free areas.
The BMA is attempting to provide each center with air quality monitoring equipment by the end of the year, according to Mr. Chadchart.
Alternatively of sweeping or dusting rooms every day, the Department of Health has urged schools to use damp cloths to clean them.
Additionally, it advises installing air conditioners, sealing windows and doors, and maintaining a sound air system in the apartments. Now, over 2, 000 institutions and childcare centres globally have established dust-free rooms.
Bangkok residents continue to experience unhealthy air quality, with Monday’s PM2.5 levels exceeding the safe limit of 37.5µg/m ³ in 66 areas.
The three most polluted districts were Bung Kum ( 64µg/m³ ), Nong Chok ( 63.8µg/m³ ) and Lat Krabang ( 61.7µg/m³ ). Bangkok’s climate conditions from Monday to Sunday are expected to further reduce air pollution scattering, keeping PM2.5 rates elevated.