Bangkok’s administration suspends construction to ease worsening air pollution

29 Sept 11:19 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered high-rise and electric train project developers to suspend dust-generating construction activities for several days to combat severe air pollution.
The BMA is advising district chiefs and municipal schools to consider temporary closures, especially for kindergartens in areas highly affected by PM2.5 particles, and to shorten outdoor student activities.
Health officials recommend vulnerable groups like hawkers and motorcycle taxi drivers wear face masks, while other measures include promoting low-sulphur diesel, encouraging working from home, and advocating for public transport.
Air quality in Bangkok has worsened, with PM2.5 levels rising, and is projected to remain poor for another 1-2 days until a high-pressure front from southern China improves air circulation.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.