The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecast that PM2.5 levels would rise across much of the country on Thursday and Friday, as the fine-dust pollution accumulated in stagnant air.
PM2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs and has been linked to heart and lung diseases, as well as cancer.
“Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha is concerned about people’s health, especially those in vulnerable groups, and advises them to wear sanitary or N95 masks when leaving the house, and to avoid prolonged outdoor activities,” government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Wednesday.
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