dcfc2007 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I can recall a only a handful of times when the AQI reading in Bangkok dipped below the 120-150 mark. Many days it was closer to 200. Combine that with the heat and humidity and it’s sickening trying to walk around. Recently it’s been in excess of 200 almost daily and in some occasions 300. This is not some Greta Thunberg pseudoscientific nonsense, that sort of pollution will do serious damage to your health. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 160 this morning in pattaya at 6am. same level as bkk ffs. and getting worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 T.B.H., the BKK polution getting worse with the time is one of the things I worry about for my 2 kids still living there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 32 minutes ago, tommy dee said: 160 this morning in pattaya at 6am. same level as bkk ffs. and getting worse Just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 5 hours ago, dcfc2007 said: I can recall a only a handful of times when the AQI reading in Bangkok dipped below the 120-150 mark. Many days it was closer to 200. Combine that with the heat and humidity and it’s sickening trying to walk around. Recently it’s been in excess of 200 almost daily and in some occasions 300. This is not some Greta Thunberg pseudoscientific nonsense, that sort of pollution will do serious damage to your health. We've decided to skip Bkk for this reason and stay Pattaya instead. Has similar AQI ratings perhaps but last time I could literally taste and feel effects of the smog in Bkk while it didnt bother me so much in Pattaya.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Esco said: Just now. yes, when i wrote it will have been around 6 o clock matey, u were still akip 5555. changes as the sun rises i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfc2007 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 6 hours ago, Esco said: We've decided to skip Bkk for this reason and stay Pattaya instead. Has similar AQI ratings perhaps but last time I could literally taste and feel effects of the smog in Bkk while it didnt bother me so much in Pattaya.. On a short trip it won’t be so bad but with a small child it’s wise to avoid exposure to that level of pollution. I wouldn’t raise a child in those sort of conditions. 2 hours ago, tommy dee said: yes, when i wrote it will have been around 6 o clock matey, u were still akip 5555. changes as the sun rises i guess This photo was taken at 7am Monday morning in Bangkok. According to the weather forecast it should be sunny. That’s absolutely horrendous. Whilst the prime minister is useless I do agree with his comments today that the govt is powerless as whatever the authorities try to do the public simply won’t comply or co-operate. They are a lawless bunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 hours ago, dcfc2007 said: On a short trip it won’t be so bad but with a small child it’s wise to avoid exposure to that level of pollution. I wouldn’t raise a child in those sort of conditions. This photo was taken at 7am Monday morning in Bangkok. According to the weather forecast it should be sunny. That’s absolutely horrendous. Whilst the prime minister is useless I do agree with his comments today that the govt is powerless as whatever the authorities try to do the public simply won’t comply or co-operate. They are a lawless bunch. yeah pattaya was broggy at 6am too. i am to a wedding in bkk friday/saturday, think i will take an 02 tank and mask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR007 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Today has been the first time in last 2 weeks its been clearer. Certainly not clear of old but much improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR007 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just bailed on the Sun....absolutely hottest day since I've been here with that clear(er) sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Spent 10 days here and the air didnt really bother me and more importantly the wee man. Glad we gave Bkk a miss this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, Esco said: Spent 10 days here and the air didnt really bother me and more importantly the wee man. Glad we gave Bkk a miss this time. Living here and it doesn't bother me either. And I'm out riding around in the muck on my mtn bike pretty much every morning. If I had a compromised respiratory system I would probably be singing croaking a different tune though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, forcebwithu said: Living here and it doesn't bother me either. And I'm out riding around in the muck on my mtn bike pretty much every morning. If I had a compromised respiratory system I would probably be singing croaking a different tune though. Problem is you get used to it. When living in HKG I seldom "felt" or "tasted" the pollution as I lived in it. Going back for a holiday after one year in Bali, I definitively could feel the effects of it. Smell, and light headache. Simply, I thought "the air stinks here". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 I think this has been the clearest day so far for the past week or so. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Panaramic View - As one looks towards the Pattaya City sign, one is looking into the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Yes, it's been a couple of months since we've last seen the AQI in the green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 A very hazy sunrise this morning, and the reason why... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 It is very similar up here in Mae Sot. Yesterday there was a haze all day and although it is very hot ( 37c expected today) there was little if any direct sunshine yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, forcebwithu said: A very hazy sunrise this morning, and the reason why... On an app I saw last night, it hit over 200 at 8pm.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 On my ride around Mabprachan Reservoir today I saw the Provincial Water Authority is doing its part to keep our AQI numbers up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 I do not know what the official figures say but these were taken yesterday morning from Beach Road close to the northern end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 View from Beach Road/Pattaya Klang towards Bali Hai Pier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code_slayer_bkk Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) On 2/9/2020 at 7:12 PM, Thai Spice said: Problem is you get used to it. When living in HKG I seldom "felt" or "tasted" the pollution as I lived in it. Going back for a holiday after one year in Bali, I definitively could feel the effects of it. Smell, and light headache. Simply, I thought "the air stinks here". I go back to BKK 1 week or 10 days every month ... I guess I am used to it ... I never pay any attention to the AQI or anything else ... just go do my business , then out for a some beers Some early mornings you can see the pollution ( really "heavy" ) about 5 feet above the street level -- just floating --- The amount of 24 hour construction ( everywhere -- they are building the sky train extensions ) doesn't help any ... and the traffic is your worst nightmare .... When I get back home in the South I cough and spit out shit always .. for the first day or two ..... I consider myself lucky I don't have to endure BKK every day ... BKK has changed so much over the years ( it is still one of the best cities on the planet for all types of fun though ) Edited March 11, 2020 by code_slayer_bkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfc2007 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Thailand has the worst air quality in the world, and by some distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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