“We have to step up (efforts to tackle pollution) by encouraging people to work from home. For schools…to prevent the impact on children’s health, they should be allowed outdoor Activities may have to be avoided.” ,
Residents complained of poor visibility and difficulty breathing.
“I feel my eyes are burning. I can barely see when I have to ride the motorcycle against the wind,” said Kanjanaporn Yampikul, a 51-year-old motorcycle taxi rider.
The WHO has recommended that average annual readings of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 micrograms per cubic meter after changing its guidelines last year, adding that even lower concentrations pose significant health risks. Levels in Bangkok and surrounding areas currently stand at 70.5 micrograms per cubic metre.
