Thailand Tightens PM2.5 Dust Controls

BANGKOK, Jan 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s cabinet has approved new measures giving the Director-General of Disease Control Department authority to declare PM2.5 dust control zones, with violators facing fines of up to 100,000 baht ($2,800). The measures establish two levels of control zones: Level 1 applies to areas with PM2.5 levels between 37.5-75 micrograms per […]

Hazardous Air Prompts Bangkok WFH

BANGKOK, Jan 20 (TNA) – Bangkok authorities have urged government agencies, private companies, and the general public to work from home (WFH) for two days starting Monday, as the city grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution.   The call comes amid forecasts of “orange” level air quality – a level deemed to have potential […]

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