Thailand air pollution leads millions to seek medical help
About 2.4 million people in Thailand have sought hospital treatment for medical problems linked to air pollution since the start of the year, health officials said, as toxic smog chokes parts of the country.
Bangkok and the northern city of Chiang Mai were among the most polluted cities in the world this morning, according to air quality monitoring firm IQAir.
The poor air quality has seen 2.4 million people seek medical treatment since the start of the year, with 184,465 hospital admissions this week alone, Public Health Department permanent secretary Dr Opas Karnkawinpong said yesterday.
Bangkok Post Reporter
