Bangkok, Bangkok joins hands with a network of more than 50,000 people ready to work from home if the PM 2.5 dust level is red for 3 consecutive days. Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Revealed after chairing the Bangkok Executive Committee Meeting No. 1/2024 at Nopparat Room, Bangkok City Hall. Regarding the PM2.5 dust situation in the Bangkok area, it is said that during this period there is poor air ventilation. Therefore causing the dust value to increase. One reason is believed to be from burning biomass in the country. Including burning in neighboring countries. Even though the overall number of biomass burning in the country has decreased But the hot spots in the central region when comparing 2023 with 2024 during the period 1-9 January, found that in 2023 there were 525 burning points, while in 2024 there were 1,089 burning points, an increase of 107%. car We have public relations for people to maintain their cars. By creating a campaign 'This car #reducesdust' together with 9 car compani es and 6 oil trading companies. This promotes the change to Euro 5 fuel, which will take some time for the fuel in the tank to run out first. In addition, the situation is closely monitored. There is notification to the public through various channels in Bangkok. If there is a forecast that there will be red dust levels for 3 consecutive days, Work from Home (WFH) measures will be implemented, which currently has a network ready to cooperate with approximately 50,000 people. As for schools under Bangkok. We have dust-free rooms in every school. and is in the process of creating more dust-free rooms for kindergarten children. Removal of the root cause The source of dust has been continually inspected. There are measures to prohibit open burning. As for the matter of health Bangkok has 8 air pollution clinics: Central Hospital, Taksin Hospital, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital. Luangphor Thaweesak Chutintharo Uthit Hospital, Wechakarunrat Hospital Lat Krabang Hospital, Bangkok Rajapipat Hospital and Sirindhorn Hospital, where if people suffer from health problems from dust, they can receive counseling. Including being able to see a doctor via Telemedicine application "Doctor Bangkok" to quickly diagnose symptoms. Or if you want to consult about your health, you can call HOTLINE 1646, the health hotline. medical office Which provides service 24 hours a day as well. Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, Bangkok joins hands with a network of more than 50,000 people ready to work from home if the PM 2.5 dust level is red for 3 consecutive days. Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Revealed after chairing the Bangkok Executive Committee Meeting No. 1/2024 at Nopparat Room, Bangkok City Hall. Regarding the PM2.5 dust situation in the Bangkok area, it is said that during this period there is poor air ventilation. Therefore causing the dust value to increase. One reason is believed to be from burning biomass in the country. Including burning in neighboring countries. Even though the overall number of biomass burning in the country has decreased But the hot spots in the central region when comparing 2023 with 2024 during the period 1-9 January, found that in 2023 there were 525 burning points, while in 2024 there were 1,089 burning points, an increase of 107%. car We have public relations for people to maintain their cars. By creating a campaign 'This car #reducesdust' together with 9 car compani es and 6 oil trading companies. This promotes the change to Euro 5 fuel, which will take some time for the fuel in the tank to run out first. In addition, the situation is closely monitored. There is notification to the public through various channels in Bangkok. If there is a forecast that there will be red dust levels for 3 consecutive days, Work from Home (WFH) measures will be implemented, which currently has a network ready to cooperate with approximately 50,000 people. As for schools under Bangkok. We have dust-free rooms in every school. and is in the process of creating more dust-free rooms for kindergarten children. Removal of the root cause The source of dust has been continually inspected. There are measures to prohibit open burning. As for the matter of health Bangkok has 8 air pollution clinics: Central Hospital, Taksin Hospital, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital. Luangphor Thaweesak Chutintharo Uthit Hospital, Wechakarunrat Hospital Lat Krabang Hospital, Bangkok Rajapipat Hospital and Sirindhorn Hospital, where if people suffer from health problems from dust, they can receive counseling. Including being able to see a doctor via Telemedicine application "Doctor Bangkok" to quickly diagnose symptoms. Or if you want to consult about your health, you can call HOTLINE 1646, the health hotline. medical office Which provides service 24 hours a day as well. Source: Thai News Agency