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BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre reported an orange-level air-quality situation across Bangkok at 7am on Friday (January 2) with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding the city standard in many areas.
The citywide average PM2.5 reading was 48.2 µg/m³, above the standard of 37.5 µg/m³, placing overall air quality in the category of “starting to affect health.”
The centre said PM2.5 levels were expected to ease, but overall air quality remained at a level beginning to affect health.
Bangkok has also issued a citywide orange-level alert due to high levels of PM2.5 air pollution. City officials said the average PM2.5 reading across the city was 48.2 µg/m³, which is above the standard of 37.5 µg/m³.
The current air quality is categorised as "starting to affect health," with the Pathum Wan district recording the highest pollution level at 72.8 µg/m³.
Residents are advised to wear PM2.5 masks when outdoors and limit strenuous activities, especially in at-risk groups. - The Nation Thailand/ANN
