“Chatchart” ready for WFH. A network of over 50,000 people has already responded if red dust levels are high for 3 consecutive days!

Bangkok has joined hands with networks of over 50,000 people and is ready for WFH if dust levels remain in the red for 3 consecutive days.

Chatchad Sithipan, Bangkok Governor Mr. Bangkok Executive Committee Meeting No. Revealed after presiding over 1/2024. Regarding the PM2.5 dust situation in the Bangkok area, it is reported that there is poor ventilation during this period. Hence the value of dust increases. One cause is believed to be biomass burning in the country. Including burning in neighboring countries.

Even though the overall number of burning biomass in the country has decreased but hot spots in the central region compared 2023 to 2024 for the period from January 1 to 9, there were 525 burning points in 2023 and 1,089 burning points in 2024, an increase of 107%. We have public relations for people to maintain their cars. Teamed up with 9 car companies and 6 oil trading companies by creating a campaign “This Car #ReducesDust”. This encourages the transition to Euro 5 fuel, which first takes some time to run out of fuel in the tank.

Also, the situation is being closely monitored. In Bangkok there is notification to the public through various channels. If there is a forecast of red dust levels for 3 consecutive days, work from home (WFH) measures will be activated, which currently has a network ready to cooperate with around 50,000 people. As for schools under Bangkok. Every school has dust free rooms. Also in the process of creating dust-free rooms for kindergarten children. Eliminating the root cause The source of the dust is continuously investigated. Measures are in place to prevent open burning.

In terms of health, there are 8 air pollution clinics in Bangkok: Central Hospital, Thaksin Hospital, Saronkrung Public Hospital. Luangphor Thaweesak Chutintharo Uthit Hospital, Wechakarunrat Hospital Lad Krabang Hospital, Bangkok Rajaphipat Hospital and Sirindhorn Hospital, where people can seek advice if they feel unwell due to dust. A doctor can be seen through “Doctor Bangkok” using telemedicine to diagnose symptoms quickly. Or if you want to get advice about your health, you can call the health hotline at HOTLINE 1646. Medical Office It provides 24 hour service.