Bangkok,, This morning, Bangkok was ranked among the 10 worst polluted cities. Pollution Management Subcommittee Request to cancel the burning of agricultural and forest areas Avoid outdoor activities or use protective equipment. This morning (February 15), the IQAIR website ranked the world's most polluted major cities. According to actual live time, it appears that at some times Bangkok is ranked 9th and 10th. Communication Center for Solving Air Pollution Problems Air quality monitoring report for February 15, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. Overall PM 2.5 quantity in the country found to exceed standard values ??in Pathum Thani Province, Bangkok, Nonthaburi Province, Nakhon Pathom Province, Samut Sakhon Province, Samut Prakan Province, Chiang Rai Province. Nan Province, Phayao Province, Lamphun Province, Lampang Province, Chiang Mai Province, Phrae Province, Uttaradit Province, Sukhothai Province, Phitsanulok Province, Tak Province, Kamphaeng Phet Province, Phichit Province, Phetchabun Province, Nakhon Sawan Province , Uthai Thani Province, Chainat Province. Singburi, Lopburi Province, Saraburi Province, Ang Thong Province, Suphanburi Province, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Kanchanaburi Province, Ratchaburi Province, Samut Songkhram Province, Phetchaburi Province, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Nakhon Nayok Province, Prachinburi Province, Sa Kaeo Province, Chachoengsao Province, Chonburi Province, Rayong Province Chanthaburi, Trat Province, Nong Khai Province, Loei Province, Udon Thani Province, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Mukdahan Province, Khon Kaen Province, Kalasin Province, Chaiyaphum Province, Yasothon Province, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Sisaket Province, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Buriram Province and Surin Province. The northern region mostly exceeded the standard, measuring 19.1 - 89.2 micrograms/cubic meter. Northeast Most exceeded the standard value, measuring 28.3 - 74.4 micrograms/cubic meter. Central and Western Most exceeded the standard value, measuring 47.0 - 105.0 micrograms/cubic meter. The east ern region mostly exceeded the standard, measuring 48.3 - 84.8 micrograms/cubic meter. Southern region, the overall picture is good, measuring 14.0 - 25.9 micrograms/cubic meter. Bangkok and surrounding areas The measurement stations of the Energy Regulatory Commission in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration exceeded the standard for the most part, measuring 49.9 - 87.5 micrograms/cubic meter. health advice General public: should monitor their health. Reduce time spent doing outdoor activities. or use self-protection equipment For people who need to take care of their health: They should reduce the amount of time spent doing outdoor activities. or use self-protection equipment If you have health symptoms You should consult a doctor. For people living in the area that has an impact on their health (Red area) Outdoor activities should be avoided. or use self-protection equipment If you have health symptoms, you should consult a doctor. You can follow the situation via the websites Air 4Thai.com and airbkk.com, the Air4Thai and AirBKK applications. Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment As Chairman of the Subcommittee for Managing Air Pollution Problems, he revealed that due to the PM 2.5 dust situation in Bangkok and surrounding areas Most of the area exceeds the standard. It is at a level that is starting to have an impact on health (orange) and has an impact on health (red) and is likely to continue to increase. Therefore, in order to reduce the source of dust. and to protect public health The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has notified coordination with the Governor of Bangkok. Metropolitan provinces Department of the Ministry of Public Health and related agencies To raise the level of operations Public health surveillance and provinces where there is burning in agricultural areas and forest areas strict control To reduce impacts both in the area and in nearby areas. At the same time, cooperation from both governm ent agencies and the private sector in Bangkok and surrounding areas is required. Allow employees to work as Work From Home in proportion to what they can do. From yesterday until the weekend. Source: Thai News Agency