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March 8, 2023
BANGKOK — The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) advised residents to wear face masks and avoid outdoor walks after fine dust levels exceeded safe levels in several areas of the city on Tuesday morning.
Data from air quality monitoring stations showed levels of PM2.5 - particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter - ranged from 61 to 93 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg) of air in 69 areas of the city on Tuesday morning.
Any level above 50 micrograms is considered unsafe, as long-term exposure has been linked to chronic conditions, including lung and heart problems.
City residents who have difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, chest pain or headaches after going outside should see a doctor, the BMA said.
The 10 districts in Bangkok with the highest PM2.5 levels as of Tuesday morning:
1. District office Buenkum - 93 mcg.
2. Sikonsky district of the Pravetsky district - 87 mcg.
3. Chaloem Phrakiat Ror 9 Park, Minburi District - 87 mcg
4. Lat Krabang Hospital, Lat Krabang District - 86 mcg.
5. District office Khlong Sam Wa - 85 mcg.
6. Nong Chok District Office - 85 mcg
7. Soi Phetkasem 81, Nongkhem district - 84 mcg.
8. Suan Siam Crossing, Khan Na Yao District - 82 mcg.
9. Big C department store, Bang Na area - 82 mcg.
10. Head office of Bank of Ayudhaya, Yannawa district - 81 mcg.
Air quality can be checked daily on the AirBKK app, www.airbkk.com, and on the Bangkok Metropolitan Government and Environment Department Facebook pages.
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