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Medical professional associations offer advice over dangerously poor air quality

15 Sept 17:32 Key points summarised by AI

Leading medical associations, including the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand, issued a six-point guideline to protect the public from high PM2.5 dust pollution.
Vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, are most susceptible to health risks like respiratory conditions, stroke, and kidney disease from PM2.5 exposure.
The public should regularly check air quality reports and adjust outdoor activities, wearing face masks (N95 for severe levels) as PM2.5 concentrations rise, with indoor confinement recommended when levels exceed 150 microns.
Additional advice includes avoiding outdoor exercise in polluted areas, drinking ample clean water to aid PM2.5 drainage, and seeking environments with abundant green-leaved trees for natural dust absorption.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.