Thai Government Advises Citizens To Avoid Travel To Singapore During Air Pollution Spike

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The embassy recommended that Thais in Singapore as well as those with plans to travel there closely monitor the haze situation, which is expected to continue for the next few weeks, by visiting the website of the republic's National Environment Agency (NEA) at nea.gov.sg.

Singapore's smog index hit the critical 400 level yesterday, making it potentially life-threatening to the ill and elderly people, children, and pregnant women as well as those suffering from heart and lung diseases, according to the NEA. It also recommended avoiding open-air activities for extended periods and wearing an N-95 mask for any outdoor activities.

The record level was reached at 11am (10am Thailand time) after a rapid rise in the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI), which measures the haze crisis caused by Indonesian forest fires, Agence France-Presse reported.

According to Singaporean government guidelines, sustained PSI average levels above 400 on a 24-hour basis "may be life-threatening to ill and elderly persons". If that 24-hour period is breached, the government advises all children, elderly people and persons with existing diseases to stay indoors, keep windows closed and avoid physical exertion as much as possible.

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