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PM 2.5 Levels in Bangkok Exceed Standards in Multiple Districts Today, Health Impact Highest in Chatuchak

Local17 Jan 2026 07:33 GMT+7

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PM 2.5 Levels in Bangkok Exceed Standards in Multiple Districts Today, Health Impact Highest in Chatuchak

PM 2.5 levels in Bangkok on 17 Jan 2025 exceed standards in several districts, impacting health. The highest is in "Chatuchak" district, classified as orange alert, followed by Lat Krabang and Bueng Kum.

The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reports the PM 2.5 situation in Bangkok on 17 Jan 2026 at 07:00. The city's average is 41.4 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), exceeding the standard of 37.5 µg/m³. PM 2.5 levels have decreased compared to yesterday. Overall air quality is beginning to affect health, with ventilation rates classified as weak.

Top 12 Bangkok districts with the highest PM2.5 levels:

1. Chatuchak district: 64 µg/m³.

2. Lat Krabang district: 61.9 µg/m³.

3. Bueng Kum district: 53 µg/m³.

4. Pathum Wan district: 52.1 µg/m³.

5. Laksi district: 50.8 µg/m³.

6. Khlong Sam Wa district: 50.3 µg/m³.

7. Wang Thonglang district: 49.7 µg/m³.

8. Prawet district: 49.4 µg/m³.

9. Nong Chok district: 49.4 µg/m³.

10. Sathorn district: 49.3 µg/m³.

11. Bang Rak district: 48.4 µg/m³.

12. Sai Mai district: 47.8 µg/m³.