AMID alarm that PM.2.5, which are tiny particulate matter that can dangerously clog lungs, has soared to 480 micrograms per cubic metre in parts of Chiang Rai province as measured at 11 a.m. today (Mar. 26) residents of this northern province have taken to Twitter to appeal for help from the authorities, Sanook.com said.
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Mae Hong Son drowning in toxic dust as PM2.5 exceeds 224
THE Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation said at 7 a.m. this morning (Mar. 13) PM.2.5, tiny particulate matter that can dangerously clog lungs, exceeded 224 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) in Mae Hong Son province, Naewna newspaper said. Provinces where air pollution has worsened include Bangkok and its vicinity, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Nan,
Read moreOver 1.3 million air-pollution cases so far this year
THERE were as many as 1,325,838 air-pollution related cases in Thailand during Jan. 1-Mar. 5 this year with the public warned that airborne particles known as PM2.5 could lead to cardiovascular disease and lung cancer while 31,081 people died from exposure to toxic airborne dust in 2019, TV Channel 7 quoted the Public Health
Read moreAir pollution cost Thai economy 4.616 trillion baht in 2019: Academic
A KASETSART University professor said in a research paper that air pollution from PM2.5 particles caused 2.173 trillion baht economic damage to Thai households in 2019 and if all pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, CO, NOx, NO2) are included the total soared to 4.616 trillion baht, Matichon newspaper said today (Feb. 23). Mr. Wissanu Attawanich, an
Read moreAir pollution worsens in Chiang Mai as forest fires rage non-stop
FOREST fires are raging non-stop at a national park in Chiang Mai’s Hot district today (Feb. 12) leading to the PM2.5 pollution level soaring to 167 micrograms per cubic metre while AQI is as high as 277, TV Channel 7 said. Chiang Mai Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn offered a 10,000 baht cash reward to anyone
Read moreChadchart: Air pollution will improve in the long run
By Matichon and Thai Newsroom Reporters WITH AIR quality having deteriorated in Bangkok and many others parts of the country over the past few days amid a forecast of the impact continuing over the next three days, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today (Feb. 4) the situation will improve if everyone cooperates. At 5
Read moreArtificial rainmaking for the North to alleviate PM2.5 pollution
WITH air pollution in Chiang Mai and the rest of the northern region having deteriorated from mid-January onwards, artificial rainmaking operation is now starting to help reduce the unhealthy air, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Feb. 3). Mr. Supit Pitaktham, deputy chief of the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department, said after visiting Chiang
Read more‘I feel my eyes burn’: Thailand says stay indoors as air pollution spikes
By Reuters and published by US News & World Report AIR POLLUTION in Bangkok and neighbouring Thai provinces spiked past safe levels on Thursday (Feb. 2), prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. The concentration of small and hazardous airborne particles known as PM2.5 in the capital was
Read moreTrat hit by toxic smoke from forest fires in Cambodia
PEOPLE living in large parts of eastern Trat province are suffering from toxic smoke that drifted across the border from forest fires raging in Cambodia despite the Thai military having built an understanding with the neighbouring country that this should not occur, Naewna newspaper said today (Feb. 1). Trat Governor Mr. Chamnanwit Teerat said
Read moreBangkok residents advised to stay indoors as air quality hits unhealthy levels
By Channel News Asia THE AIR quality in Bangkok has hit unhealthy levels with residents in the Thai capital and nearby provinces advised to avoid or reduce outdoor activities on Friday and Saturday, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Thursday (Jan 26). .In a statement on Facebook, BMA’s Environment Department said unhealthy
Read moreHunt for suspect who dumped foul-smelling oil at Rayong beach
POLICE ARE hunting for a man who a tourist saw dumping around 50 litres of foul-smelling oil at Mae Ramphueng beach in Rayong and fled with the stench spreading around the vicinity and even reaching nearby condominium, Naewna newspaper said this evening (May 21). Mr. Chanu Dechthanyanon, the head of Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko
Read morePM2.5 dust level soars in Bangkok and many parts of the country
THE Natural Resources and Environment Ministry issued a warning at noon today (Apr. 10) that dangerous particles in the air known as PM 2.5 has risen across Bangkok and and its vicinities as well as many other areas of this country with the capital logging 50-92 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), Matichon newspaper said.
Read moreChoppers help fight fierce fire at Chiang Mai national park
HELICOPTERS from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation flew 19 trips to help put out an uncontrollable forest fire on the south side of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park in Chiang Mai province yesterday (March 10) but by nightfall, after spraying 57,000 liters of water, only managed to reduce it by 50 percent, TV Channel
Read moreAir pollution soars in northern, western Thailand
AN air quality website today (March 4) sounded an alert that the air in many parts of northern and western Thailand is not suitable for breathing due to particulate matter of no more than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) being several times higher than the acceptable value of below 50 micrograms per cubic metre of air,
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