Ang Thong, Ang Thong Province has PM 2.5 dust levels rising to become the country's champion. After farmers continued to illegally burn rice stubble, in the Bangkok area the dust situation tends to decrease. In Ang Thong Province today (21 Jan.) PM 2.5 dust has returned to increase continuously. Until it rose to number 1 in the country again. The application measures air quality in real time. Measurement of PM 2.5 dust values ??in Ang Thong province. The provincewide average is 126 micrograms, which is higher than the standard. and is in the red zone for the entire province It is ranked number 1 in the country, while all 7 districts of Ang Thong Province The highest values ??are all in the danger zone. The highest was at Chaiyo District, 129 micrograms, and the lowest was at Sawangha District, 116.2 micrograms. Mr. Piriya Chantadilok, Governor of Ang Thong Province He has asked for cooperation from people in the area to refrain from burning rice stubble and weeds. which is an action that is illegal under t he law There are both imprisonment and fines. They also asked for cooperation to change from burning stubble to plowing it instead. which besides preserving the soil It also reduces the creation of pollution. But from the preliminary investigation, it was found that In many areas in Ang Thong Province, such as Tha Chang Subdistrict, Wiset Chai Chan District, Ang Thong Province, there is still illegal burning of rice stubble. As a result, dust values ??have returned to the highest level in the country once again. Meanwhile, dust levels this morning at 7:00 a.m. in Bangkok were found to exceed the standard level and were at the orange level. Starting to affect health The top 5 districts with the highest PM 2.5 dust values ??are: 1. Wang Thonglang District, 64.3 micrograms/cubic meter. 2. Bueng Kum District 61.9 micrograms/cubic meter. 3. Bangna District 58.5 micrograms/cubic meter. 4. Khlong Sam Wa District 57.0 micrograms/cubic meter. 5. Minburi District 55.6 micrograms/cubic meter. As for the forecast of the dust situation in Bangkok over the next 7 days, dust is likely to decrease. It is in the yellow and orange levels. It is recommended to wear a mask to protect against PM 2.5 every time you go outside the building. Reduce time spent doing strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. For people at risk You should avoid outdoor activities or exercise. If you have any unusual symptoms, hurry and see a doctor immediately. Source: Thai News Agency