Excessive PM2.5 dust found in the atmosphere of 22 areas of Bangkok today

23 Sept 02:54 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's air quality showed slight improvement today, with 22 areas still recording PM2.5 dust levels above the 50-micron safety threshold, a decrease from yesterday's widespread excessive pollution.
While municipal schools closed due to pollution, some private schools remained open for final exams, instructing students to wear face masks, with Lat Phrao Soi 95 recording the highest dust level at 79 microns.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.