19 October 2023 at 12: 24 PUBLISHED
In some regions of Bangkok and several other counties, the concentrations of extremely fine sand, known as PM2.5, have been either mild or bad. The Public Health Ministry advises people to check the air quality before leaving their homes or going outside, especially those with severe conditions.
PM2.5 dirt levels typically increase between the end of the year and the beginning of it, according to Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, permanent director for public health. He continued,” The Public Health Ministry has been keeping an eye on the PM2.5 position to challenge health cautions.”
PM2.5 levels are currently at the moderate( yellow ) or unhealthy( orange ) level in some provinces, particularly in the Northeast, such as Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Nong Khai, and Ubon Ratchathani.
In Bangkok, there have been reports of toxic levels in a number of places, including Kanchanaphisek Road in the Bang Khun Thian area, Din Daeng Road, Khlong Kum region, Bang Phlat district’s Charan Sanitwong street, the Thung Wat Don neighborhood in Sathon, and the Charoen Nakhon street.
According to Dr. Opas, people should check their PM2.5 levels using the Air4Thai application or go to the Department of Pollution Control’s website at http :// air4thae.pcd.go.th before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities. To determine the air quality levels, they can also go to the website https :// pm25gistda.or.th:
- Blue( excellent ): There is no risk to health.
- Green( moderate ): There is no risk to health.
- Yellow( unhealthy ): Children and the elderly should limit their outdoor time, while respiratory tract disorders should be avoided.
- Orange( very bad ): Outdoor activities should be avoided by those who have respiratory tract disorders. The elderly and children may limit their time spent outside.
- Red( hazardous ): People with respiratory tract disorders should stay inside, and outdoor exercise should be avoided.