Bangkok announces Work From Home on February 15 and 16 after dust raises, calling for public-private cooperation
On February 14, Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Bangkok WFH agency announcement and request for cooperation with network partners, both government and private, totaling 151 locations (60,279 people) Thursday February 15 and Friday February 16 .
As for schools under Bangkok, they remain open as usual. Because school is a safe area with dust-free classrooms. For dust protection for students Masks are distributed. and has established guidelines such as refraining from outdoor activities. This is at the discretion of local administrators.
The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported that PM2.5 values in the Bangkok area on February 14, 2024 at 11:00 am were above 75 micrograms/cubic meter and above, in the red level. There is health impact in 20 districts, namely Khlong Sam Wa, Thawi Watthana, Thon Buri, Bangkok Noi, Bang Khen, Bang Bon, Bang Phlat, Bueng Kum, Prawet, Lat Krabang, Nong Khaem, Nong Chok, Khan Na Yao, Taling Chan, Bang Na, Pathumwan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Min Buri, Yannawa, Lak Si, and there is still an increasing trend. Ready to receive a notification in LINE ALERT.
In addition, the pollution control department It is expected that the situation of PM2.5 values in Bangkok and surrounding areas is likely to increase between February 14 and 17. As for the Meteorological Department, the ventilation trends in Bangkok are expected and in the surrounding areas between February 14th and 15th they will be weak. Furthermore, the air near the surface is closed. As a result, the dust concentration tends to increase. The wind direction between February 14 and 15 is a northeast wind. and easterly winds, that the Bangkok area is the leeward area. Furthermore, between February 10 and 13, there were many fire outbreaks in Thailand, both in the central and northeastern regions (3,241 outbreaks) and in Cambodia (14,939 outbreaks).
Dr. Wanthanee Wattana, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok Issued a letter of instruction to relevant agencies to increase severity. and implement measures according to the action plan to solve the PM2.5 dust problem in Bangkok in 2024 as follows:
1. Strictly measure and detect all kinds of black smoke cars together with relevant agencies according to the specified plan.
2. Coordinate with local police stations to direct traffic and strictly prohibit parking on main and secondary roads at all times.
3. Request collaboration to carry out work or work activities at the residence (Work From Home), using the vehicle as necessary. If you are not driving… please turn off the engine.
4. Advertise to the public to maintain engines and reduce the use of private cars.
5. Monitor commercial establishments in the area so that they do not emit air pollution that exceeds the standard values established by law.
6. Ask for the collaboration of entrepreneurs to do major cleaning around construction sites and cement factories. Including refraining from activities that create dust from all types of construction.
7. Strictly monitor and control all types of waste burning or open burning.
8. Increase the frequency of street washing and vacuuming. Spray trees and leaves and continuously clean bus stops.
9. Disseminate knowledge and recommend ways to protect people’s health from PM2.5 dust. and warn the public to follow the PM2.5 dust situation through the AIRBKK application and website. If the public sees a pollution source, they can report a clue via the Traffy Fondue application.
10. Deploy public health service units and mobile medical units. The Air Pollution Clinic takes care of people’s health.
11. Strictly implement measures to reduce PM2.5 dust in school. and reduce the impact on student health in schools
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