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Northern Thailand PM2.5 Red Hot, Pai Exceeds 300

Northern Thailand PM2.5 Red Hot, Pai Exceeds 300

Matichon•Society•9h ago

Reader Briefing

Air quality in Northern Thailand remains poor with PM2.5 levels exceeding standards, particularly in Pai.

  • •PM2.5 levels in Thailand are exceeding national standards in many provinces, particularly in the North.
  • •Pai recorded PM2.5 levels above 300 µg/m³, the highest recorded in the region.
  • •Several provinces across the North, Northeast, Central, and Western regions are experiencing elevated PM2.5 concentrations.
  • •Eastern and Southern regions, along with Bangkok and its surroundings, show better air quality, though some areas in the capital exceed standards.

Overview

  • •On April 13, the Air Pollution Management Committee of the Pollution Control Department reported on air quality monitoring.
  • •PM2.5 levels exceeded national standards in numerous provinces including Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Nan.
  • •The Northern region recorded PM2.5 levels between 55.1 - 304.9 µg/m³, with Mae Hong Son showing the highest concentration.
  • •Mae Hong Son recorded PM2.5 levels ranging from 106.7 to 315.0 µg/m³.
  • •Nan province recorded PM2.5 levels between 147.5 to 240.6 µg/m³.
  • •Chiang Rai province saw PM2.5 levels between 107.5 to 178.6 µg/m³.
  • •Chiang Mai province recorded PM2.5 levels ranging from 73.2 to 180.7 µg/m³.
  • •The Northeast region experienced PM2.5 levels between 25.7 - 177.7 µg/m³, exceeding standards.
  • •The Central and Western regions also reported PM2.5 levels exceeding standards, ranging from 23.5 - 56.6 µg/m³.
  • •The Eastern region's air quality was generally good, with PM2.5 levels between 17.8 - 29.4 µg/m³.
  • •The Southern region reported very good air quality, with PM2.5 levels between 11.2 - 21.8 µg/m³.
  • •Bangkok and its surrounding areas recorded two areas with PM2.5 levels exceeding standards, ranging from 18.4 - 39.4 µg/m³.

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Key Entities

Organization

Pollution Control Department(กรมควบคุมมลพิษ)ℹ️
The organization responsible for monitoring and reporting air quality in Thailand.

Place

Pai(ปาย)ℹ️
A location in Mae Hong Son province, Northern Thailand, which recorded exceptionally high PM2.5 levels.
Mae Hong Son(แม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️
A province in Northern Thailand that recorded the highest PM2.5 concentration in the region.
Nan(น่าน)ℹ️
A province in Northern Thailand experiencing high PM2.5 levels.
Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️
A province in Northern Thailand experiencing high PM2.5 levels.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A province in Northern Thailand experiencing high PM2.5 levels.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, where some areas are experiencing PM2.5 levels exceeding standards.