Images courtesy of The Nation Thailand/Asian News Network. BANGKOK, Dec 12 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): 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.