Bangkok Dust Warning: Nov 14–16 Air Ventilation Poor

Thairath•Society•10m ago

Reader Briefing

The Bangkok Air Quality Data Center warns of increasing dust accumulation in Bangkok from November 14–22, 2026, due to poor air ventilation.

•Bangkok Air Quality Data Center warns of high dust levels from November 14–16, 2026.
•Poor air ventilation and weak surface winds are the primary causes of dust accumulation.
•The period from November 14–22, 2026, is divided into three phases of risk and recovery.
•The public is requested to refrain from all types of open burning between November 14–16.

•Weak surface winds and low ventilation rates (VR) are causing dust from various sources to accumulate slowly in Bangkok.
•The Bangkok Air Quality Data Center identifies November 14–16 as a period requiring special surveillance due to continuous poor air ventilation.
•Between November 17–19, air quality may improve during the day due to better ventilation and potential rain, though nighttime risks remain.
•Dust may accumulate again from November 20–22, 2026, as ventilation tends to decrease again, especially from night to morning.
•The Bangkok Air Quality Data Center requests cooperation to stop all open burning from November 14–16, particularly during evening, night, and early morning.
•Children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases are advised to take special care and wear PM2.5 masks when necessary.
•High dust levels are most likely to be encountered during the morning periods.

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Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The area experiencing rising dust levels and poor air ventilation.

Bangkok Air Quality Data Center(ศูนย์ข้อมูลคุณภาพอากาศ กรุงเทพมหานคร)

The agency providing warnings and monitoring dust levels in Bangkok.