In an urgent response to the escalating air pollution crisis in Thailand, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has tasked the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with implementing comprehensive measures to address the situation.

Bangkok on High Alert for Rising Dust Pollution Levels

The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) this week reported alarming levels of PM2.5 – particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter – in Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon. As of Tuesday (Jan 16), Samut Songkhram’s air pollution levels reached 90.3 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), far exceeding the safe limit of 37.5 µg/m³. Samut Sakhon recorded a slightly lower but still hazardous level of 75.8 µg/m³.

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Krajangwit Johjit
National News Bureau of Thailand