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Thailand's Pollution Control Department declared air quality in the the Thai capital unhealthy, leading to the closure of 400 public schools through the end of the week.

Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok

9:02pm January 30, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.