Bangkok Air Quality Information Center: PM2.5 Dust Situation and Health Impact

2024-01-15 02:20:00

The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported the dust situation at 7:00 a.m., measuring 31.1-58.3 micrograms/cubic meter. It was found that the standard exceeded the orange level. Starting to have an impact on health in 56 areas

Today (January 15) the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reports the situation of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) from Bangkok’s air quality monitoring stations: Monday, January 15, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. 24-hour average of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM2.5)

: Measured at 31.1-58.3 micrograms/cubic meter (μg/cubic meter), found to be above the standard at the orange level. Starting to affect health (Standard not exceeding 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter) 56 areas are
1. Nong Khaem District, three-way intersection next to the police box, Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: the value is equal to 58.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
2. Thawiwanarom Park, Thawi Watthana District: has a value equal to 57.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
3. Thawi Watthana District Entrance to Sanam Luang 2: Value equal to 55.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
4. Prawet District, in front of Seacon Square Department Store: Value equal to 54.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
5. Bang Phlat District, within the Bang Phlat District Office: the value is equal to 53.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
6.Bangkok Noi District In front of the Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: the value is equal to 52.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
7. Bang Bon District, near Bang Bon Market: Value equal to 52.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
8. Lat Krabang District In front of Lat Krabang Hospital, next to the police station: the value is equal to 51.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
9. Khlong Sam Wa District Within the Khlong Sam Wa District Office: the value is equal to 51.1 micrograms/cubic meter.
10.Pathumwan District In front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: Value equal to 49.7 micrograms/cubic meter.
11. Wang Thonglang District In front of the Esso gas station, Soi Lat Phrao 95: the value is equal to 49.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
12. Khan Na Yao District At the entrance to Suan Siam Road intersecting with Ramindra Road: the value was equal to 48.7 micrograms/cubic meter.
13. Pom Prap Sattru Phai District In front of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board: the value is equal to 48.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
14. Phasi Charoen District In front of Siam University (about Soi Phetkasem 36), entrance to the university: the value is equal to 48.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
15. Bang Khen District, within the Bang Khen District Office: Value equal to 47.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
16.Bangna District, in front of the mall Big C Bangna Department Store: Value equal to 47.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
17. Taling Chan District Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road intersecting with Borommaratchachonnani Road: the value is equal to 47.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
18. Bueng Kum District Within the Bueng Kum District Office: the value is equal to 47.1 micrograms/cubic meter.
19. Thonburi District, near the bus stop near Mahaisawan Intersection: the value is equal to 46.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
20.Chatuchak District Area in front of Kasetsart University: Value equal to 46.7 micrograms/cubic meter.
21. Rommanee Thung Si Kan Park, Don Mueang District: Value equal to 46.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
22. Phra Khanong District Within the Phra Khanong District Office: the value is equal to 46.1 micrograms/cubic meter.
23. Lak Si District Within the Lak Si District Office: the value is equal to 46.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
24. Khlong San District Area in front of the library under King Taksin Bridge: Value equal to 45.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
25.Yannawa District Near Bank of Ayudhya Head Office: Value equal to 45.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
26. Bang Sue District Within the Bang Sue District Office: the value is equal to 45.1 micrograms/cubic meter.
27. Suan Luang District In front of the Suan Luang District Office: the value is equal to 44.2 micrograms/cubic meter.
28. Chaloem Phrakiat 80th Anniversary Park, Bangkok Noi District: Value equal to 44.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
29. Khlong Toei District Within the Khlong Toei District Office: the value is equal to 43.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
30. Serithai Park, Bueng Kum District: Value equal to 43.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
31. Her Majesty the Queen’s 60th Anniversary Garden, Lat Krabang District: has a value equal to 43.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
32. Din Daeng District, along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road: Value equal to 42.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
33. Sai Mai District, bus stop in front of the Sai Mai District Office: Value equal to 42.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
34. Samphanthawong District Around the corner Chaloem Phrakiat Arch (Odeon Circle): Value equal to 42.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
35. Nong Chok District Area in front of the Nong Chok District Office: Value equal to 42.2 micrograms/cubic meter.
36. Minburi District Chaloem Phrakiat Rama 9 Park, opposite the Minburi District Office: the value is equal to 41.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
37. Phaya Thai District, in front of the army flats near Vichaiyut Hospital. Opposite the Ministry of Finance: the value is equal to 41.5 micrograms/cubic meter.
38. Suan Luang Rama 8, Bang Phlat District: Value equal to 41.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
39.Bangkok Yai District Tha Phra intersection area Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict: Value equal to 41.1 micrograms/cubic meter.
40. Bang Rak District, next to the police box in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: the value is equal to 40.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
41. Phra Nakhon District, within the Phra Nakhon District Office: has a value equal to 40.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
42. Bang Khun Thian District Within the Bang Khun Thian District Office: the value is equal to 40.8 micrograms/cubic meter.
43.Don Mueang District Beside the Don Mueang District Office: the value is equal to 40.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
44. Bang Khae District, within the Bang Khae District Office: Value equal to 40.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
45. Ramindra Sports Park, Bang Khen District: Value equal to 40.3 micrograms/cubic meter.
46. ​​Dusit District, near the garden opposite the Dusit District Office: Value equal to 39.6 micrograms/cubic meter.
47. Thung Khru District In front of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi: the value is equal to 39.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
48. Rat Burana District Within the Rat Burana District Office: the value is equal to 39.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
49.Thonburirom Park, Thung Khru District: Value equal to 39.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
50. Bang Khae Phirom Park, Bang Khae District: Value equal to 38.9 micrograms/cubic meter.
51. Chom Thong District, within the Chom Thong District Office: Value equal to 38.4 micrograms/cubic meter.
52. Nong Chok Park, Nong Chok District: Value equal to 38.2 micrograms/cubic meter.
53. Ratchathewi District Within the Ratchathewi District Office: the value is equal to 38.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
54. Lat Phrao District Within the Lat Phrao District Office: the value is equal to 38.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
55. Wachirabenjathat Park, Chatuchak District: has a value equal to 38.0 micrograms/cubic meter.
56. Suan Luang Rama 9, Prawet District: has a value equal to 37.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

Health advice: Orange level air quality: Starting to have an impact on health.

General public: Use personal protective equipment such as a PM2.5 mask every time you leave the building.
Limit the amount of time you spend in strenuous outdoor activities or exercise.
You should watch for unusual symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, eye irritation.

People at risk: Use self-protection equipment such as a PM2.5 mask every time you leave the building.
Avoid doing outdoor activities or exercise that are very strenuous. Follow the doctor’s advice. If there are any abnormal symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.

Air quality index of Bangkok measurement stations: Most are at the level where air quality is starting to have an impact on health.

Meteorological Department Weather forecast for Bangkok area: Partly cloudy and temperatures will drop slightly.

Related factors (forecasting weather trends that affect PM2.5 dust by meteorological conditions)
During the period 15 – 21 Jan. 2024, ventilation was weak to good. Until 17 Jan. 2024, there was a closed air condition near the surface. and there is a chance of rain As a result, dust accumulation is relatively stable to slightly improved. For 18-20 Jan. 2024, ventilation is not good. Resulting in dust accumulation. And today’s forecast is partly cloudy. and the temperature will drop slightly

From examining hotspot data via satellite from NASA, no hot spots were found where the satellite detected abnormally high heat values ​​from the heat values ​​on the earth’s surface in the Bangkok area.

The Environment Agency has coordinated and notified all relevant agencies to intensify the implementation of the action plan to solve the dust problem. In order to alleviate the severity of the PM2.5 dust situation and its potential impacts on public health. and invites you to promote participation of citizens and all sectors By helping to change Behavior and reduce activities that may create dust. To reduce the impact on health, “5 ways to reduce dust, you can do it” 1. Regularly clean your house by wiping off dust. 2. Refrain from burning garbage, refrain from lighting incense sticks. 3. Plant trees to help absorb pollution and trap dust. 4. Travel. By public transportation and 5. Turn off the engine while parking. Check the engine condition so that the black smoke value does not exceed the standard.

Notification and public relations for people to check air quality information before leaving home via
– AirBKK application
– www.airbkk.com
– FB: Environment Agency Bangkok
– FB: Air Quality and Noise Management Division Environment Bureau
– FB: Bangkok
– AirBKK application
– LINE ALERT
– LINE OA @airbangkok

In the case that citizens see a source of pollution, they can report it through Traffy Fondue.

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