World

Thailand warns of dangerous fine-dust pollution

The Thai government has advised people to wear masks when going out and consider working from home on February 2 and 3 to avoid PM2.5 fine dust pollution, which is currently at a dangerously high level.
Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai government has advisedpeople to wear masks when going out and consider working from home on February2 and 3 to avoid PM2.5 fine dust pollution, which is currently at a dangerouslyhigh level.

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts PM2.5levels will rise across much of the country on the two days as the fine-dustpollution accumulates in stagnant air. PM2.5 has been linked with heart andlung diseases as well as cancer.

According to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri, PrimeMinister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about people’s health, especially those of vulnerable groups, and advises them to wear sanitary or N95 masks whenleaving the house, and to avoid prolonged outdoor activities. The PM also urgedgovernment agencies and businesses to consider a work-from-home approach toreduce air pollution from traffic.

Anucha said those with chronic health problems orrespiratory symptoms should consult a doctor before doing outdoor activities./.
VNA
#Thailand #Thai Meteorological Department #Anucha Burapachaisri #fine-dust pollution #vietnam news agency #vietnamplus Thailand
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Thai economy may grow 4% this year

Thai economy may grow 4% this year

Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, the fastest rate in five years, thanks to the recovery of the tourism sector and domestic consumption, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on February 1.

See more

Semiconductor wire production at an industrial park in former Hoa Binh province (now Phu Tho province). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s GDP growth impressive amid global headwinds: Chinese media

It said with these results, the Vietnamese Government still has ample room to adjust monetary policy, unleash market vitality, and push ahead with institutional reforms. This, the paper noted, could enable Vietnam to achieve double-digit economic growth during the 2026-2030 period.

A voter casts her ballot in the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Myanmar begins second round of general election

This is the first election in Myanmar since the military government assumed power five years ago. A total of 57 political parties are participating in the election, including six parties running nationwide, with around 5,000 candidates vying for seats in the parliament.

A healthcare worker performs a swab test on a patient during influenza symptom screening at a community health centre in Banten, on January 7, 2026. (Photo: antaranews.com)

Indonesia reports first death related to so-called super flu

Yovita Hartantri, head of the New and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases Team at Hasan Sadikin Regional Hospital in Bandung, said the hospital treated 10 patients with influenza A subclade K between September and November last year. The patients exhibited a range of symptoms, with at least three developing severe complications.

Thailand enters technical deflation: Expert

Thailand enters technical deflation: Expert

Associate Professor Thanavath Phonvichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting, attributed the current bout mainly to lower production costs, particularly cheaper fuel and persistently low agricultural prices.

Indonesia spots four Sumatran tigers at national park

Indonesia spots four Sumatran tigers at national park

Camera traps installed in Bukit Tigapuluh National Park of Indonesia have recorded four individual Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae), providing strong evidence that the conservation area's ecosystem remains well preserved.