Bangkok PM2.5 Exceeds Standard Across All Districts, Highs in Bang Rak, Prawet

Matichon•General•252d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok's air quality deteriorates to a level affecting health, with PM2.5 levels exceeding the standard in all districts, driven by record highs in Bang Rak, Prawet, and Taling Chan.

•Bangkok's PM2.5 levels averaged 48.9 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding the standard of 37.5 micrograms.
•All districts in Bangkok are experiencing PM2.5 levels classified as 'orange' (beginning to affect health).
•Bang Rak, Prawet, and Taling Chan districts recorded the highest PM2.5 concentrations.
•The public is advised to wear masks when outdoors and limit strenuous outdoor activities.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, at 07:00, Bangkok's PM2.5 data was reported.
•The average PM2.5 concentration in Bangkok was 48.9 mcg/m³, exceeding the standard of 37.5 mcg/m³.
•Bangkok's air quality is classified as 'starting to affect health' (orange level).
•All districts in Bangkok are experiencing PM2.5 levels exceeding the standard, resulting in health concerns.
•Residents are advised to wear PM2.5 masks and limit strenuous outdoor activities due to the poor air quality.
•Bang Rak district recorded the highest PM2.5 level at 58.8 mcg/m³, followed by Prawet (58.5 mcg/m³) and Taling Chan (56.9 mcg/m³).
•The data was reported by the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center in order to inform the public about the current situation.

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Key Entities

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where PM2.5 dust levels are exceeding national standards.

Bang Rak District(เขตบางรัก)ℹ️

A district in Bangkok that recorded one of the highest PM2.5 concentrations.

Prawet District(เขตประเวศ)ℹ️

A district in Bangkok that recorded one of the highest PM2.5 concentrations.

Taling Chan District(เขตตลิ่งชัน)ℹ️

A district in Bangkok that recorded one of the highest PM2.5 concentrations.

Organization

Bangkok Air Quality Information Center(ศูนย์ข้อมูลคุณภาพอากาศกรุงเทพมหานคร)

The organization responsible for reporting on the air quality and PM2.5 levels in Bangkok.