Unhealthy air today in Bangkok, Lat Krabang tops PM2.5 list

Air quality in 17 areas of Bangkok is below standard today, with the levels of airborne PM2.5 pollution exceeding 37.5µg/m³ (microns), with the worst being in Lat Krabang.

According to the Air Quality Information Centre, of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the 12 most polluted areas are:

1. Lat Krabang, 50.3µg/m³

2. Bang Rak, 44.9µg/m³

3. Pathumwan, 43.1µg/m³

4. Nong Chok, 42.2µg/m³

5. Phra Nakhon, 41.7µg/m³

6. Klong Sam Wa, 41.5µg/m³

7. Lak Si, 41.4µg/m³

8. Taling Chan, 40.9µg/m³

9. Prawet, 40.6µg/m³

10. Seri Thai park in Bung Gum, 39.8µg/m³

11. Bang Khor Laem, 39.6µg/m³

12. Bang Phlat, 39.5µg/m³