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Schools warned as PM2.5 levels soar
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2025
» Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has instructed schools nationwide to beware of rising PM2.5 fine dust levels, which are threatening students' health.
Concern that Chiang Mai PM2.5 may slow tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/03/2023
» Levels of PM2.5 dust in the air in the North – particularly in Chiang Mai – on Saturday reached a record high, raising concerns among tourism operators that the situation will affect tourism and travel patterns.
Air pollution warning for Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/01/2023
» Unsafe levels of fine dust are forecast for the capital city from Tuesday to Friday due to stagnant air and extensive burning in Cambodia.
Holding those behind the haze to account
News, Gary Boyle, Published on 21/03/2021
» Chiang Mai spent several days this month as the most polluted city on the planet, with PM2.5 levels reaching 226 microgrammes per cubic meter (μg/m³) there. The predictability of the annual surge in pollution and the lack of effective preventative action have angered city residents and concerned civil society groups.
Prayut considers car ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2020
» The government is considering whether to impose a ban on personal car use in affected areas to cope with high levels of PM2.5 dust particles in the air, if levels exceed 100 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³).