By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok is experiencing high air pollution levels, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations reaching hazardous levels across all 50 districts this week.
According to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), the Thai capital was classified under the red-coded (seriously hazardous) air quality category on Thursday morning.
Smog has affected 63 provinces nationwide. The city ranked as the fourth worst in the world for air quality, according to data from Swiss-based IQAir.
Bangkok’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 188 in one morning, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to declare 48 out of its 50 districts as hazardous-to-health zones.
PM2.5 levels averaged 88.4 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), exceeding safe limits.
Catholic schools implement protective measures
Sacred Heart Convent School (SHC), one of Bangkok’s Catholic schools, has implemented measures to address air pollution concerns.
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