Bangkok: People’s problems are increasing due to increasing air pollution in Thailand’s capital Bangkok and surrounding areas. Authorities have appealed people to stay indoors and not go out. The World Health Organization (WHO) has told in its report that PM2.5 in Bangkok has reached 70.5, which is 14 times worse than normal. At the same time, Swiss air quality tracking platform IQAir has described Bangkok’s air quality as the sixth worst in the world.
work from home tips
Thailand’s Pollution Control Department said that due to pollution caused by vehicles and sudden changes in weather, a decline in air quality has been recorded. The director of the pollution control department said, ‘We have to motivate people to work from home. On the other hand, for the schools… looking at the health of the children, they have to stop outdoor activities.
burning sensation in eyes, shortness of breath
At the same time, the residents of the city complained that visibility has deteriorated due to air pollution. We are having trouble breathing. Kanjanaporn Yampikul, who lives in Bangkok, told Reuters, ‘My eyes are burning. I am in trouble whenever I ride a bike. Because of this, I can hardly see anything.
WHO said air is serious
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report saying that the average annual reading of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 micrograms cubic meter, but the current PM level in Bangkok and surrounding areas has been recorded at 70.5 micrograms cubic meter.