Bangkok air quality takes a turn for the worse

Thailand’s capital has been engulfed by a hazardous haze since Monday morning, which can affect the health of residents in 58 districts.

Air Quality and Noise Management Division reported that records of the average PM2.5 (particles less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter) dust particle level within 24 hours showed that several zones of Bangkok have PM2.5 levels above the standard at 50 micrograms per cubic metre.

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The Nation Reporter