Air pollution in Bangkok is forecast to get worse again from today

Air quality in Bangkok today is worse than yesterday, as seven districts are in the Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) category, while the remaining 43 districts are Yellow (moderate). The average level of PM2.5 dust in Bangkok’s atmosphere is 32.8µg/m³

The Air Quality Information Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reports that air pollution in the capital is likely to deteriorate further in the coming days.

The levels of PM2.5 in various parts of the city are:

• Northern Bangkok, 29.0-37.6µg/m³

• Eastern Bangkok, 28.0-38.4µg/m³

• Central Bangkok, 27.8-36.0µg/m³

The 12 most polluted districts today are:

1. Nong Khaem, 43µg/m³

2. Phasi Charoen, 39.7µg/m³

3. Suan Luang, 38.8µg/m³

4. Phra Khanong, 38.7µg/m³

5. Khlong Sam Wa, 38.4µg/m³

6. Thon Buri, 38.2µg/m³

7. Sai Mai, 37.6µg/m³

8. Bangkok Noi, 37.2µg/m³

9. Lak Si, 37.1µg/m³

10. Thawi Wattana, 37µg/m³

11. Bang Rak, 36.4µg/m³

12. Bangkok Yai, 36.4µg/m³