Bangkok air pollution at unsafe levels
Air pollution in Bangkok's 38 districts hit dangerous levels on Saturday morning with PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter) readings coming in at 39 to 72 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Air Quality and Noise Management Division reported.
Thailand’s standard for safe levels of PM2.5 is 50 μg/m3, though the World Health Organisation sets it at 25 μg/m3.
People, especially children and the elderly in areas where PM2.5 pollution is bad, have been advised to stay indoors and monitor their health.
As of 7am, PM2.5 was at dangerous levels in Nong Khaem, Thawee Watthana, Khlong San, Bang Khen, Bangkok Yai, Bang Khun Thian, Pathumwan, Taling Chan, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok Noi, Samphanthawong, Phra Nakhon, Chatuchak, Sai Mai, Prawet, Lak Si, Bueng Kum, Sathorn, Bang Khae, Bang Bon, Nong Chok, Thung Khru, Yannawa, Don Muang, Chom Thong, Bang Sue, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Thonburi, Wang Thonglang, Bang Na, Phaya Thai, Khlong Sam Wa, Lat Krabang, Phra Khanong, Din Daeng, Khlong Toei, Dusit and Minburi.
