Bangkok, Bangkok announces Work From Home 15-16 Feb., asking for cooperation from government and private sector networks to step up intensive health protection from PM2.5 dust. Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Announcement of Bangkok WFH agency and request for cooperation with 151 government and private network partners (60,279 people) on Thursday February 15th and Friday February 16th. Schools under Bangkok will remain open as follows. normal Because the school is a Safe Zone area with dust-free classrooms. For dust protection for students Face masks are being distributed. and has established guidelines such as refraining from outdoor activities This is up to the discretion of local administrators. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported that PM2.5 values ??in the Bangkok area on February 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. were higher than 75 micrograms/cubic meter and above, in the red level. There is an impact on health in 20 districts, namely Khlong Sam Wa, Thawi Watthana, Thonburi, Bangkok Noi, Bang Khen, Bang Bon, Bang Phlat, Bueng Kum, Prawet, Lat Krabang, Nong Khaem, Nong Chok, Khan Na Yao, Taling Chan, Bang Na, Pathumwan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Min Buri, Yannawa, Lak Si, and there is still an increasing trend. Ready to have a notification in LINE ALERT. In addition, the Pollution Control Department It has predicted that the situation of PM2.5 values ??in Bangkok and surrounding areas is likely to increase between 14-17 February. As for the Meteorological Department It has predicted that ventilation trends in Bangkok and surrounding areas between 14-15 February will be weak. In addition, the air near the surface is closed. As a result, dust concentration tends to increase. The wind direction between February 14-15 is a northeasterly wind. and easterly winds, which the Bangkok area is the downwind area Moreover, between February 10-13, there were many burning spots in Thailand, both in the central and northeastern regions (3,241 spots) and Cambodia (14,939 spots). Dr. Wanthanee Wattana, Perm anent Secretary of Bangkok Has issued a letter of instruction to relevant agencies to increase strictness. and implement measures according to the action plan to solve the PM2.5 dust problem in Bangkok in 2024 as follows: Strictly measure and detect all types of black smoke cars together with relevant agencies according to the specified plan. Coordinate with local police stations to direct traffic and strictly prohibit parking on main and secondary roads at all times. Requesting cooperation to work or perform work at the residence (Work From Home), use the car as necessary. If you don't drive...please turn off the engine. Publicize the public to maintain their engines and reduce the use of private cars. Control business establishments in the area so that they do not emit air pollution that exceeds the standard values ??set by law. Asking for cooperation from entrepreneurs to do big cleaning around construction sites and cement plants. Including refraining from activities that create dust from all types of construction. Strictly inspect and control all types of garbage burning or open burning. Increase the frequency of washing and vacuuming roads. Spray trees and leaves and clean bus stops continuously. Publicize knowledge and recommend ways to protect people's health from PM2.5 dust. and alert the public to follow the PM2.5 dust situation through the AIRBKK application and website. If the public sees a source of pollution, they can report a clue through the Traffy Fondue application. Issue public health service units and mobile medical units Air Pollution Clinic takes care of people's health. Strictly implement measures to reduce PM2.5 dust in schools. and reduce the impact on the health of students in schools. Source: Thai News Agency