BANGKOK, Sept 30 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Pollution Control Department (PCD), reported today (Monday), an unhealthy level of air pollution, covering 15 main areas in Bangkok, with particulate matter smaller than PM2.5.
The PCD said, levels of 42-66 micro-grams per cubic metre were found in the air, exceeding the safety threshold of 50 micro-grams per cubic metre of air, to the unhealthy level between 53-66 micro-gram per cubic metre.
Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, today posted on his Facebook that he has already ordered state agencies to implement measures to curb the fine dusts.
“I am asking for cooperation from construction sites and industrial plants, to reduce dust emissions, in the meantime,” said Prayut on his Facebook page. “And to residents in Bangkok, please wear face masks when going outside.”
Bangkok residents on Monday (this) morning, woke up to see a cloud of dust in the heart of the main business and shopping centre districts.– NNN-TNA
