Thick Fine Dust Forecast on Jan 5-10
The Pollution Control Department warns thick fine dust will blanket Greater Bangkok on Jan 5-10 due to air stagnation.
The Pollution Control Department warns thick fine dust will blanket Greater Bangkok on Jan 5-10 due to air stagnation.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration worked out its newest plan to cope with the problem of particulate matter 2.5 microns and less in diameter (PM2.5) that is expected to escalate late this month.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered relevant organizations to enforce laws strictly to reduce smog and ask operators and people to cooperate.
The Pollution Control Department is seriously imposing regulations to try to curb smog, including a ban on outdoor burning in Bangkok and nearby provinces.
Bangkok has prepared for PM2.5 air pollution, expected to return from December to February, said Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang.
The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and the Pollution Control Department are researching on preventing and mitigating fine dust.