Air Quality Warning in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Dec 21 (TNA) – Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Environment Department warns Bangkok residents in 19 districts of polluted haze. The concentration levels of PM 2.5, airborne particulate matters reached 56-103 microgram per cubic meter (µg/m³) in 19 districts over the safety standard at 50 µg/m³. Nineteen districts are Samphanthawong, Phaya Thai. Wangthonglang, Pathumwan, Bangrak, Sathorn, Bang Kho Laem, Yan Nawa, Lat Krabang, Thonburi, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok Noi, Phasi Charoen, Bangsue, Laksi, Bang Khen, Bueng Kum, Bang Khun Thian and Ratchathewi. People are advised to reduce outdoor activity if they develop health problems such as coughing, difficult breathing and eye irritation. Children, the elderly and patients with respiratory diseases should wear masks if needed. (TNA)