Bangkok, Air Pollution

Bangkok Urges People to Work From Home as Air Pollution Worsens
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration urged people to work from home for the rest of the week if they can, with air pollution forecast to worsen after already forcing the temporary closure of more than a dozen schools.
Ice in the sky: Thailand's fight against air pollution
Flying through Bangkok's cloudless blue skies, a small aircraft sprays a white mist over a thick haze of pea soup smog below. Thailand's worst smog happens during the dry season between December and April,
Bangkok air pollution forces 352 schools to close
Air pollution in the Thai capital forced the closure of more than 350 schools on Friday, city authorities said, as Bangkok was ranked the world's seventh-most polluted major city by air quality monitor IQAir.
Thailand urging people to work from home due to severe air pollution, Bangkok badly hit
The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand is urging people across the country to work from home after air pollution levels exceeded safe levels in almost every province on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Over 250 Bangkok schools close over air pollution
More than 250 schools in Bangkok were closed on Thursday due to pollution, authorities said, as officials urged people to work from home and restricted heavy vehicles in the city. Seasonal air pollution has long afflicted Thailand,
Bangkok shuts nearly 200 schools as toxic air chokes city
Air pollution forced nearly 200 schools in Bangkok to close on Thursday, local authorities said, as officials urged people to work from home and
Bangkok Air Pollution Forces 352 Schools To Close: City Govt
Air pollution in the Thai capital forced the closure of more than 350 schools -- over a hundred more than the previous day -- city authorities said Friday, as Bangkok was ranked the world's 7th-most polluted major city by air quality monitor IQAir.
Air pollution chokes Thailand as leader shows off in Switzerland
Air pollution choked large parts of Thailand again this morning - as the country's Prime Minister posted pictures of herself showing off in Switzerland. Footage shows the toxic soup of smog and smoke from agricultural burning engulfing buildings in the capital Bangkok shortly before 9am local time.
Thailand: Bangkok closes 103 schools, urges people to work from home amid air pollution
A total of 103 schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced closures on Wednesday to cope with high levels of air pollution. Individuals and businesses were also urged to implement work-from-home measures until Friday,
Dust Mitigation Project Over Bangkok
Thailand is exploring a novel approach to combating Bangkok's severe air pollution. This involves using aircraft to spray a fine mist above the smog layer, aiming to create conditions that allow the c ...
PM2.5 pollution can cost Bangkok up to 6 billion baht: KResearch
BANGKOK: PM2.5 air pollution could cause an economic impact of 3 to 6 billion baht (US$0.089 to 0.18 billlion) in Bangkok and surrounding areas if it persists for a month, the Kasikorn Research Centre ...
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Bangkok ranked 4th among most polluted cities worldwide
Bangkok on Friday was ranked as the fourth worst city in the world for air quality, according to the latest data from Swiss-based IQAir, as toxic haze continues to affect the capital and other ...
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Bangkok fights smog with free public transport for a week
The Thai government tackles Bangkok’s smog problem by offering free rides on public transportation for seven days, starting tomorrow.
PM2.5 pollution continues to plague Bangkok residents
BANGKOK: All 50 districts of the Thai capital were shrouded by PM2.5 pollution for the fifth consecutive day on Friday (Jan 24), with Nong Khaem, Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Thawi Watthana and Lak Si the ...
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Deadly air pollution chokes Bangkok as agricultural burning increases
Footage shows the deadly air pollution that is choking Bangkok amid a rise in agricultural burning across Southeast Asia.
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Toxic air: Thailand considers work from home nationwide
The Ministry of Public Health will recommend a nationwide work from home directive next week after PM2.5 pollution surpassed ...
Bangkok chokes under PM2.5 smog
BANGKOK: The air quality in all areas of the Bangkok metropolitan area dipped below the safety standard on Thursday (Jan 23) ...