When is the air clean in Thailand?
My husband is 61 years old and asthmatic. We would like to go on holiday to Thailand and have been saving for it. Now we read about the bad air in Thailand due to air pollution, but someone told me that it is only in the dry season, not during the rainy season.
Millions of lives claimed worldwide by extreme particulate matter levels and health problems for 10 million Thais
In Thailand, the National Council for Economic and Social Development is raising the alarm about the health impact of air pollution, with more than 10 million affected last year. The government is being called for urgent action as Bangkok's battle with pollution and the impact on the health of its residents is raising international concern.
Bangkok is facing a serious air quality crisis, leaving the city shrouded in choking smog. With a population of more than 11 million, the local government has ordered officials to work from home and advised residents to stay indoors. The combination of crop burning, industry and traffic has made the Thai capital one of the most polluted cities worldwide.
In response to Thailand's air pollution crisis, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is taking drastic measures. The Royal Thai Air Force has been called upon to tackle rising pollution with innovative strategies. The situation, characterized by alarmingly high PM2,5 levels in several provinces, requires a coordinated attack that focuses on advanced technologies and collaborations.
Bangkok is currently facing a serious air pollution crisis, with an alarming increase in PM2.5 micropollution. The situation threatens to deteriorate due to unfavorable weather conditions. Residents are encouraged to work from home as the government strives to find solutions to this growing environmental problem affecting both the capital and surrounding provinces.
3 to 4 months of backpacking through Northern Thailand and Laos but in doubt due to air pollution
We want to backpack for about 3 to 4 months through Northern Thailand, Laos and then through Southern Thailand. I mainly read about the enormous air pollution in Northern Thailand and Laos. I'm starting to doubt whether we should still visit these destinations?
Once again very toxic air in 20 provinces in Thailand
Thailand's Pollution Control Department has issued an urgent warning about dangerously high levels of PM2.5 airborne particles affecting 20 provinces. This warning calls for immediate action against the serious air quality crisis, which poses major health risks to millions of residents, with a special focus on busy urban and industrial areas.
Recent research from Suan Dusit University shows that PM2.5 air pollution is a major concern for the Thai population. Nearly 90% of respondents expressed serious concerns, mainly focused on the consequences of agricultural waste burning and forest fires. This problem has led to increased attention to air pollution in urban areas such as Bangkok.
Prime Minister calls for vigilance around air pollution, but keeps 'work from home protocol' optional
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered government officials to keep a close eye on the air pollution situation. Ahead of the ASEAN-Japan Summit in Tokyo, he stressed the importance of strict measures against PM2.5 pollution. Despite recognizing proposals for working from home, the government leaves the decision to individual companies and organizations.
Tackling air pollution from burning crop residues: Thailand launches 8 billion baht plan for sustainable sugar cane production
In a groundbreaking move, the Thai government is committed to a more environmentally friendly future with an 8 billion baht campaign to promote sustainable sugar cane farming. The aim is to reduce emissions of harmful PM2.5 particles and encourage farmers to adopt environmentally conscious agricultural practices. This initiative, supported by the Cane and Sugar Board, marks an important milestone in Thailand's agricultural policy.
A picture paints a thousand words. This certainly applies to Thailand, a special country with an interesting culture and many cheerful people, but also a dark side of coups, poverty, prostitution, exploitation, animal suffering, violence and many road deaths. Today a photo series about air pollution and particulate matter.
Visiting Bangkok but worried about smog?
I would like to visit Bangkok someday, but I'm worried because of my weak lungs and the bad air there. How do I deal with that?
Chiang Mai battles smog for tourism boost
Tourism leaders in Chiang Mai are raising the alarm about increasing smog problems, just as the peak tourist season is just around the corner. They are calling for swift government action, for health, environmental and economic reasons, to keep the city a clean and attractive destination.
Smog alert in Thailand: New health crisis coming?
Thailand, facing the return of smog season, fears an emerging health crisis. Rising concentrations of particulate matter PM2.5, especially after the rainy season, endanger millions of people. In this article we examine the current situation, the measures taken and the possible consequences for public health.
Statement of the Week: "Thailand is going to lose tourists due to the poor air quality in the dry season!"
Thailand is shooting itself in the foot by failing to act adequately against an annually recurring problem. The persistent poor air quality in the dry season is a problem that the Thai government is not taking sufficient action against.
I'm Marc, I've lived in Thailand for 22 years, of which 8 years in Chiang Mai. This year I'm just suffocating from the bad air here. Values of 600 with 468 PPM 2.5. If 1 million 300.000 people are sick of the pollution, is there no one to take legal action against the state?
Concerns with the Thai government about high concentrations of particulate matter in the country
Acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri has said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about the smoke and forest fires in northern Thailand because the fine dust particles in the air (PM2.5) are very dangerous to people's health.