Air pollution in the Thai capital has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks with residents complaining of smog and respiratory problems. The Pollution Control Department reported PM 2.5 dust in the Bangkok Metropolitan at midday on Thursday and at midday it was measured at 72-95 micrograms per m3, with the likelihood that it would increase. We've warned that they must not conduct activities outdoors," Suwanna Tiansuwan, deputy director general of the Pollution Control Department, said. The department reported the Air Quality Index (AQI) in central Bangkok area had reached an unhealthy level of 135 AQI by early afternoon. Some international schools in the city have installed their own air pollution measuring devices, said parents, and are in touch with other international schools in cities with high air pollution levels to discuss ways to limit childrens' exposure.

Source: bd News24 February 08, 2018 08:26 UTC