A man wears a face mask against air pollution in Bangkok on January 7. EPA
A man wears a face mask against air pollution in Bangkok on January 7. EPA
A man wears a face mask against air pollution in Bangkok on January 7. EPA
A man wears a face mask against air pollution in Bangkok on January 7. EPA

Wear face masks in Bangkok, Emiratis told


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Emiratis in Bangkok have been advised to wear face masks by the UAE Embassy due to severe air pollution.

“The capital Bangkok is experiencing a high rate of air pollution and the mission recommends wearing special N95 face masks when outdoors,” said a tweet from the UAE Embassy in the Thai capital.

The N95 masks can filter 95 per cent of dust and mould in the air.

The city’s air quality index hit 170 on Friday, a rating of “excessive” air pollution.

The capital was rated seventh worst in world for air quality on Friday.

Bangkok experiences regular air pollution caused by industrial emissions, vehicle fumes, construction and waste burning.

A shroud of fog over the city in September prompted the Prime Minister to advise people to wear masks.

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Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.

Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.

But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.

Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.

Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.

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