PUBLISHED: 15 Jan 2025 at 06: 08
If good dust pollution is at a high level, schools can offer online courses, according to the Education Ministry.
Teachers are also instructed to keep an eye on their kids ‘ health because Bangkok and many other counties are affected by PM2.5 fog pollution.
According to Siripong Angkasakulkiat, a spokesman for the education ministry, Permpoon Chidchob has demanded that appropriate plans been put forth to organize classes at schools that have been affected by the fine dust and warm weather.
According to Mr. Siripong, cool temperatures and weather problems frequently cause fine dust particles to accumulate, which can cause high PM2.5 levels in some areas, which can severely impact schools.
Air pollution caused by a surge in great dust allergens, increases the chances of children falling ill with lung difficulties, with symptoms ranging from blocked nose, dark eyes, and disease. The signs, which also include tiredness and snoring, are bound to inhibit a person’s ability to learn.
According to Mr. Siripong, the government has instructed institutions to impose restrictions on outdoor activities in an effort to reduce air pollution exposure among students. Activities to remain suspended are the daily morning assemblies, outside sports sessions, as well as scouting training.
Colleges that have large PM 2.5 levels are instructed to do online courses or make arrangements that they deem appropriate to reduce air pollution exposure among students.
Mr. Siripong cited initiatives taken by some schools to fight the fine sand, such as installing dust power tools, air fans, and water sprays, and raising student awareness about the risk haze poses to health.
In light of this waste crisis, the activities encouraged students to reach their full potential for learning in a safer environment, according to Mr. Siripong.
According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s ( BMA ) air quality monitoring centre, or AirBKK, 70 areas in the capital exceeded the safety threshold of 37.5 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³ ) on Tuesday.
Deputy Democrat Party leader, Suchatchavee Suwansawas, suggested the BMA designate a low emission zone ( LEZ ) to be piloted in 16 inner-city districts to curb air pollution. He proposed the determine spanning 130 square kilometres may include Phra Nakhon, Pomprap Sattruphai, Pathumwan, Samphanthawong, Dusit, Ratchathewi, Phaya Thai, Sathon, Bang Rak, and Yannawa regions.
He claimed in a Twitter post that cleaner air may be produced as a result. The policy may require charging fossil-fuel drivers to enter the zone, but electric vehicle drivers may not.