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Hazardous PM2.5 Smog Blankets Bangkok

Dangerous PM2.5 smog blanketed Bangkok and surrounding areas, with pollution levels reaching 75.7 micrograms per cubic meter—double the safe standard—prompting health warnings for vulnerable groups including children.

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That’s not fog, but a persistent poisonous air full of PM2.5 dust particles engulfing several areas in Bangkok this morning.

The Pollution Control Department issued a concerning update on the PM2.5 situation in metropolitan Bangkok and surrounding areas, revealing alarming particle concentrations exceeding the safe standard. During the past 24 hours, readings ranged from 31.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air to a shocking peak of 75.4 micrograms, significantly surpassing the 37.5 standard. This alarming level propelled Bangkok into the red level, indicating a serious health impact. A total of 66 areas are now choking under the weight of what many call “toxic dust”.

The highest levels were recorded in two particularly concerning locations: Pak Nam sub-district of Samut Prakan (75.7 micrograms), and on Ma Charoen Phet Kasem 81 Road in Nong Khaem district (72.3 micrograms). Within Bangkok itself, the situation is uniformly dire, with PM2.5 reaching the red level in all areas. The most impacted areas include Bangkok Yai, Thon Buri, Khlong San, Lak Si, Don Mueang, Bangkok Noi, Phasi Charoen and Phra Nakhon.

#ToxicDust trended to the top of Thai Twitter, with many taking photos of photos and videos of commuters traveling through a thick dense smog.

On the Suvinvong road along the Khlong Chao bridge, a dusty fog can be seen obscuring visibility as commuters drive through.

07.39 น. ถนนสุวินทวงศ์ เวลานี้ บริเวณช่วงสะพานคลองเจ้า อ.เมือง จ.ฉะเชิงเทรา #ฝุ่นพิษ #ฝุ่นPM25 #Pm25 #FM91 Cr.Ccs News pic.twitter.com/ibdj0uMpQa— FM91 Trafficpro (@fm91trafficpro) December 12, 2023

@Phee_nr tweeted a video from a high-rise view showing Bangkok’s Pattanakarn Road to be covered in smog. “This is not fog anymore, this is PM2.5, toxic dust. Very scary,” he tweeted.

เมิงมันไม่ใช่หมอกแล้ว มันคือ #ฝุ่นPM25 #ฝุ่นพิษ เชี่ยน่ากลัวมาก #พัฒนาการ #หัวหมาก พิกัดฝุ่น pic.twitter.com/LwqTUeVGQr— วันเสาร์ (@phee_nr) December 11, 2023

A photo of the Theparak road in Bangna-Trat in Samut Prakan province has gone viral, with the image resembling a scene out of the horror video game Silent Hill.

08.17 น. นี่ไม่ใช่บนดอย! แต่ที่นี่ ถนนเทพรัตน (บางนา-ตราด) ในพื้นที่จังหวัดสมุทรปราการ #ฝุ่นพิษ #ฝุ่นPM25 #Pm25 #FM91Cr.ข่าวสารเมืองปราการ v2 pic.twitter.com/eSLCOWgCls— FM91 Trafficpro (@fm91trafficpro) December 12, 2023

The medical services department is urging parents to refrain from taking children to school due to the excess amount of hazardous particles in Bangkok. They also advised the public to wear N95 masks outdoors, and use air purifiers at home.

The regular occurrence of toxic smog in Bangkok has long been blamed on carbon emissions from factories and vehicles.

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Thai Airways Investigates Hot Coffee Spill Injury On Flight

A flight attendant accidentally spilled hot coffee on a passenger during a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, causing burns; the airline is investigating serving procedures and has promised compensation.

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Thai Airways is investigating an incident involving a hot coffee spill that injured a passenger on a recent flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The airline has issued a statement expressing its sincere regret for the incident and promising compensation for the affected passenger.

As reported by Bangkok Post, according to a complaint the passenger had posted online recently, a flight attendant serving hot coffee accidentally spilled the beverage on him, causing burns to various parts of his body. The passenger further claims that the coffee was served by hand instead of being placed on a tray, raising concerns about standard procedures.

The airline’s investigation will focus on determining the cause of the incident and reviewing the serving practices for hot beverages. While expressing sympathy for the injured passenger, Thai Airways says it is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all its passengers.

The passenger also reported feeling disappointed with the initial response from the flight attendant, who allegedly did not provide adequate first aid and left him to seek assistance independently. This aspect of the incident will also be reviewed as part of the investigation.

On a positive note, the passenger praised the actions of his seatmate who ordered the coffee. He said the seatmate expressed genuine concern and support throughout the ordeal, even accompanying him to the hospital and waiting until he was discharged from the emergency room.

Thai Airways is expected to provide further updates on the investigation and its outcome.

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