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  • Thailand NewsBangkok faces alarming PM2.5 pollution spike, 32 districts affected

    Bangkok faces alarming PM2.5 pollution spike, 32 districts affected

    Bangkok is suffocating under a cloud of smog as PM2.5 pollution levels surge, forcing 32 districts to breach safety thresholds. Satellite data from the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) casts a spotlight on Nong Khaem, clocking the most dangerous levels at a staggering 61.3 microgrammes per cubic metre. Such pollution spells disaster for our lungs, with the respiratory…

  • Environment NewsNASA and GISTDA team up to clear the air with ASIA-AQ project

    NASA and GISTDA team up to clear the air with ASIA-AQ project

    In a groundbreaking initiative, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has joined forces with Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) to tackle the pervasive issue of air pollution through the Airborne and Satellite Investigation of the Asian Air Quality (ASIA-AQ) project, writes Zohaib “Zo” Sikander and Sasinaphat Aussavaratchatanakin. This collaboration marks a significant stride in using cutting-edge…

  • Thailand NewsThailand battles rising PM2.5 levels, Bangkok breathes easier

    Thailand battles rising PM2.5 levels, Bangkok breathes easier

    Northeastern Thailand is currently grappling with hazardous levels of PM2.5, surpassing the standard values and affecting public health, while Bangkok enjoys relatively clear skies. Northeastern Thailand is currently enveloped in a haze of fine particulate matter, with PM2.5 levels exceeding the safety standards in 40 provinces. This has placed the health of millions at risk, particularly affecting the respiratory system.…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok battles severe PM2.5 pollution, health warnings issued

    Bangkok battles severe PM2.5 pollution, health warnings issued

    Bangkok and several provinces across Thailand are currently grappling with dangerously high levels of PM2.5 particulate matter, exceeding standard pollution values and posing a significant health risk. Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district recorded the highest levels, urging the public to wear masks outdoors at all times for protection. The situation monitored hourly, is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Higher…

  • Thailand NewsUltrafine dust blankets 50 Thai provinces posing serious health risks

    Ultrafine dust blankets 50 Thai provinces posing serious health risks

    Hazardous levels of ultrafine dust engulfed 50 Thai provinces today, as reported by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). The Central Plains and the Mortheast were the hardest hit regions. GISTDA’s 7am update on its website PM25.gistda.or.th today, December 11, highlighted that mostly central plains and northeastern provinces were among the 50 out of 77 provinces cloaked in…