Bangkok: Bangkok officials have issued a warning about the expected rise in dust levels in the city from January 30 to February 5. Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, a spokesman for Bangkok, has revealed that over the next seven days, the dust value is anticipated to rise to levels that could impact health. Currently, the PM2.5 dust level in Bangkok averages 32.8 micrograms per cubic meter, with air quality at a moderate yellow level, exceeding the standard to an orange level in 12 areas, which is beginning to affect health.
According to Thai News Agency, the forecast for weather trends affecting PM2.5 dust from January 29 to February 3, 2025, indicates that weak ventilation and continuous surface-level inversion are limiting the dispersion of air pollution. Consequently, dust concentration is expected to remain stable or increase during this period, with PM2.5 levels likely rising in the Bangkok area from January 30 to February 5, posing health risks.
Bangkok authorities are appealing for public cooperation to safeguard health by wearing masks when leaving the house, reducing outdoor activities, and avoiding burning. The public is also encouraged to monitor and report black smoke-emitting vehicles and open burning activities through Traffy Fondue and the hotline 199.
Residents can stay informed about air quality through the AirBKK application, the website www.airbkk.com, the Facebook page of the Bangkok Environment Department, the Air and Noise Quality Management Division, and LINE ALERT.