Bangkok PM2.5 Soars, Health Warning Issued Ahead of Dec 3 Peak
BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) - Bangkok is facing a severe return of PM2.5 dust pollution, with levels exceeding health standards across all 50 districts.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesperson, Ekwaranyu Amrapal, confirmed the air quality is now at an "orange" level—harmful to health.
Highest readings were recorded in Bang Rak, Lat Krabang, Nong Khaem, and Sathon.
The BMA attributes 57% of the capital’s PM2.5 problem to diesel vehicles, warning the public to brace for a peak concentration expected on December 3 due to stagnant weather conditions and weak winds.
To combat the pollution, the BMA is implementing 10 countermeasures. These include raising vehicle exhaust opacity standards by 20%, restricting the access of 6-wheel trucks, inspecting construction sites and factory emissions, promoting Work From Home, and increasing taxes on older, high-emission vehicles.
Lapatsarada Sauhasakul, Head of Air Quality Monitoring, advised citizens to avoid outdoor activities, especially on December 3, as the city deals with the continuous accumulation of fine dust.
