Ang Thong’s PM2.5 dust crisis is ranked number 1 in the country.

Ang Thong, PM2.5 dust values ProvinceAng Thong rose to the top. 1 country, while Bangkok exceeds the orange level standard in 44 areas, Nong Khaem District is the highest.

Ang Thong Province, PM 2.5 dust continues to increase in quantity. Real-time air quality measurement application The PM2.5 dust value measured in Ang Thong province was averaged throughout the province at 91 micrograms, higher than the standard value. and is in the red zone The values measured today are the highest in the country, while all 7 districts of Ang Thong Province All in the danger zone The highest is at Mueang Ang Thong District had 101.9 micrograms, the lowest was in Sawangha District at 68.3 micrograms from preliminary inspection. The main cause is the burning of weeds in the area. The officials issued a warning to the elderly group. Children and patients with respiratory diseases Must be especially careful. The province has issued a notice to all local government organizations. The matter of burning weed stubble is an illegal act according to the law. which includes both imprisonment and fines Ask for cooperation to change from burning stubble to plowing it instead. which in addition to preserving the soil It also reduces the creation of pollution. As for those who still violate the law, Ang Thong Province will continue to take legal action.

As for Bangkok The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reports the situation of dust particles no larger than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) in the Bangkok area. Measurements were 27.9-64 micrograms/cubic meter (µg/cubic meter), found to be above the standard. It's in the orange level. Starting to affect health (Standard not exceeding 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter) 44 areas are:

1. Nong Khaem District, intersection next to the police box, Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: the value is equal to 64.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

2. Bang Bon District, near Bang Bon Market: Value equal to 55.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

3.Bangkok Noi District In front of the Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: the value is equal to 52.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

4. Pom Prap Sattru Phai District In front of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board: the value is equal to 51.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

5. Thawi Watthana District Entrance to Sanam Luang 2: Value equal to 51.1 micrograms/cubic meter.

6. Bang Phlat District, within the Bang Phlat District Office: the value is equal to 50.6 micrograms/cubic meter.

7. Thonburi District, near the bus stop near Mahaisawan Intersection: the value is equal to 50.4 micrograms/cubic meter.

8. Samphanthawong District Around the corner Chaloem Phrakiat Arch (Odeon Circle): Value equal to 50.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

9. Pathumwan District, in front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: Value equal to 49.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

10. Khlong San District Area in front of the library under King Taksin Bridge: the value is equal to 48.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

11. Taling Chan District Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road intersecting with Borommaratchachonnani Road: the value is equal to 48.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

12. Phasi Charoen District In front of Siam University (about Soi Phetkasem 36), entrance to the university: the value is equal to 47.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

13. Bang Khun Thian District Within the Bang Khun Thian District Office: the value is equal to 47.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

14. Suan Thawiwanarom, Thawi Watthana District, Thawi Watthana District: has a value equal to 46.4 micrograms/cubic meter.

15.Bangkok Yai District Tha Phra intersection area Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict: Value equal to 45.1 micrograms/cubic meter.

16. Prawet District, in front of Seacon Square Department Store: Value equal to 44.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

17. Bang Khen District, within the Bang Khen District Office: the value is equal to 44.6 micrograms/cubic meter.

18. Dusit District, near the garden opposite the Dusit District Office: the value is equal to 44.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

19. Bang Rak District, next to the police box in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: the value is equal to 43.8 micrograms/cubic meter.

20. Chaloem Phrakiat 80th Anniversary Park, Bangkok Noi District Bangkok Noi District: Value equal to 43.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

21. Bangna District, in front of the mall Big C Bangna Department Store: Value equal to 43.6 micrograms/cubic meter.

22. Bang Khae Phirom Park, Bang Khae District, Bang Khae District: Value equal to 43.6 micrograms/cubic meter.

23.Yannawa District Near Bank of Ayudhya Head Office: Value equal to 42.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

24. Chom Thong District, within the Chom Thong District Office: Value equal to 42.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

25.Chatuchak District Area in front of Kasetsart University: Value equal to 42.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

26. Rat Burana District Within the Rat Burana District Office: the value is equal to 42.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

27. Lat Krabang District In front of Lat Krabang Hospital, next to the police station: the value is equal to 41.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

28. Khlong Sam Wa District Within the Khlong Sam Wa District Office: the value is equal to 41.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

29. Lak Si District Within the Lak Si District Office: the value is equal to 41.6 micrograms/cubic meter.

30. Rommanee Thung Si Kan Park, Don Mueang District, Don Mueang District: Value equal to 41.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

31. Suan Luang Rama 8, Bang Phlat District, Bang Phlat District: Value equal to 41.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

32. Ratchathewi District Within the Ratchathewi District Office: the value is equal to 41.2 micrograms/cubic meter.

33. Thonburirom Park, Thung Khru District, Thung Khru District: Value equal to 41.1 micrograms/cubic meter.

34. Phra Nakhon District, within the Phra Nakhon District Office: has a value equal to 41.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

35. Bang Sue District Within the Bang Sue District Office: the value is equal to 41.0 micrograms/cubic meter.

36. Bang Khae District, within the Bang Khae District Office: Value equal to 40.9 micrograms/cubic meter.

37. Wang Thonglang District In front of the Esso gas station, Soi Lat Phrao 95: the value is equal to 39.8 micrograms/cubic meter.

38. Din Daeng District, along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road: Value equal to 39.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

39. Bueng Kum District Within the Bueng Kum District Office: the value is equal to 38.8 micrograms/cubic meter.

40. Sathorn District, intersection in front of the Sathorn District Office, Soi St. Louis Road: the value is equal to 38.7 micrograms/cubic meter.

41. Phaya Thai District, in front of the army flats near Vichaiyut Hospital. Opposite the Ministry of Finance: the value is equal to 38.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

42. Bang Kho Laem District Around the police station at Thanon Tok intersection: the value was equal to 38.5 micrograms/cubic meter.

43. Khan Na Yao District At the entrance to Suan Siam Road intersecting with Ramindra Road: the value was equal to 38.3 micrograms/cubic meter.

44. Phra Khanong District Within the Phra Khanong District Office: the value is equal to 37.8 micrograms/cubic meter.

Air quality index of Bangkok measurement stations Most are at the air quality level. Starting to affect health Outdoor activities should be avoided. And to protect yourself, wear a mask to protect against PM2.5 every time you go out of the building. Weather trends that affect PM2.5 dust are predicted by meteorological conditions during 15-16 Dec. 2023. Ventilation is quite poor. In addition, the weather conditions near the surface are closed. Therefore, it is expected that the dust concentration tends to accumulate. After that, during 17-23 Dec. 2023, ventilation began to improve. causing the concentration of dust to tend to decrease And it is forecast that there will be clear skies today.

Source: Thai News Agency