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Haze problem set to worsen in March
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/02/2023
» The Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation (CAPM) on Monday said that the haze pollution in the North will worsen next month, while Bangkok will experience high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
Pollution cuts life expectancy by two years
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/06/2022
» Air pollution shortens lives worldwide by more than two years, researchers reported Tuesday.
Air 'safe' throughout Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/02/2019
» The Pollution Control Department reported on Wednesday morning there were no hazardous levels of fine dust in greater Bangkok, with PM2.5 readings at 18-44 microgrammes per cubic metre of air over the last 24 hours.
Two schools close to protect students
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/01/2019
» Two schools in Bangkok are closing for three days in a bid to protect their young students from the PM2.5 haze, minuscule particulate matter that can enter lung tissue and blood vessels.
Pollution dept, City Hall consider 'haze emergency'
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2019
» A worried Pollution Control Department (PCD) and City Hall are considering declaring Bangkok a "pollution control zone" after haze in the capital worsened on Monday.
Dangerous haze to return this weekend
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/01/2019
» The haze is expected to worsen again over the weekend in Bangkok after the cold front over Thailand dissipates, according to the Meteorological Department.
Rainmaking improves air quality
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/01/2019
» Rainmaking has reduced hazardous dust particulate levels in greater Bangkok, with readings significantly lower, the government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Bangkok air pollution remains at hazardous levels
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/01/2019
» The Pollution Control Department has warned the level of hazardous dust particles will remain high in greater Bangkok on Monday and Tuesday, trapped by stagnant air, and called for strict enforcement of dust and smoke regulations.
Haze returns to city as long holiday ends
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2019
» Air pollution caused by dust is set to worsen again in the capital, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) has warned.
Bangkok's air quality dangerous
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/12/2018
» The amount of particulate matter in the air was at health hazardous levels throughout Bangkok on Friday morning, with the exception of Chom Thong district. Nong Khaem district was worst affected, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.