Check today's air pollution levels on 6 Feb 2026: Bangkok must be cautious as PM 2.5 begins to surge, exceeding the orange standard with health effects in 36 areas.
On 6 Feb 2026, the Bangkok Metropolitan Air Quality Information Center reported the situation of particulate matter no larger than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5) from Bangkok's air quality monitoring stations. At 7:00 a.m., the 24-hour average PM 2.5 levels were recorded.
Measurements ranged from 27.5 to 61.7 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). The levels exceeded the standard, reaching the orange category indicating beginning health effects (standard limit: not exceeding 37.5 µg/m³) in 36 locations, which are:
1. Lat Krabang District, in front of Nakharin Hospital: 61.7 µg/m³.
2. Bang Rak District, beside the police booth in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: 53.0 µg/m³.
3. Prawet District, in front of Seacon Square Department Store: 48.6 µg/m³.
4. Nong Chok District, in front of Nong Chok District Office: 47.8 µg/m³.
5. Samphanthawong District, in front of the corner at the Chalerm Phrakiat Gate (Odeon Circle): 47.0 µg/m³.
6. Pathum Wan District, in front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: 46.7 µg/m³.
7. Bang Na District, in front of Big C Bang Na: 46.4 µg/m³.
8. Wang Thonglang District, in front of Bangchak gas station, Soi Lat Phrao 95: 46.0 µg/m³.
9. Khlong Sam Wa District, inside Khlong Sam Wa District Office: 45.6 µg/m³.
10. Ratchathewi District, inside Ratchathewi District Office: 45.4 µg/m³.
11. Khlong Toei District, inside Khlong Toei District Office: 44.5 µg/m³.
12. Bang Sue District, inside Bang Sue District Office: 44.3 µg/m³.
13. Bang Phlat District, inside Bang Phlat District Office: 43.3 µg/m³.
14. Phra Nakhon District, inside Phra Nakhon District Office: 43.3 µg/m³.
15. Bang Kho Laem District, at the police booth at the intersection of Thon Tok Road: 43.0 µg/m³.
16. Chatuchak District, in front of Kasetsart University: 42.3 µg/m³.
17. Lak Si District, inside Lak Si District Office: 42.0 µg/m³.
18. Sai Mai District, bus stop in front of Sai Mai District Office: 41.8 µg/m³.
19. Min Buri District, Chalerm Phrakiat R.9 Park opposite Min Buri District Office: 41.8 µg/m³.
20. Bang Khun Thian District, inside Bang Khun Thian District Office: 41.7 µg/m³.
21. Phasi Charoen District, in front of Siam University (around Soi Phetkasem 36) university entrance: 41.1 µg/m³.
22. Thawi Watthana District, entrance to Sanam Luang 2: 41.0 µg/m³.
23. Nong Khaem District, three-way intersection beside police booth on Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: 40.8 µg/m³.
24. Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum District: 40.3 µg/m³.
25. Taling Chan District, at the intersection of Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road and Borommaratchachonnani Road: 40.2 µg/m³.
26. Khan Na Yao District, at the mouth of Suan Siam Road intersecting with Ram Inthra Road: 40.1 µg/m³.
27. Bueng Kum District, inside Bueng Kum District Office: 40.0 µg/m³.
28. Thon Buri District, at the bus stop near Maihasawan Intersection: 39.8 µg/m³.
29. Lat Phrao District, inside Lat Phrao District Office: 39.5 µg/m³.
30. Phaya Thai District, in front of army flats near Vichaiyut Hospital opposite the Ministry of Finance: 39.4 µg/m³.
31. Sathorn District, intersection in front of Sathorn District Office, Soi Saint Louis Road: 39.4 µg/m³.
32. Bangkok Noi District, in front of Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: 39.0 µg/m³.
33. Rat Burana District, inside Rat Burana District Office: 38.9 µg/m³.
34. Bangkok Yai District, at Tha Phra Intersection, Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict: 38.3 µg/m³.
35. 60th Birthday Anniversary Park of Her Majesty the Queen, Lat Krabang District: 37.8 µg/m³.
36. Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, in front of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council: 37.6 µg/m³.
Most air quality indices from Bangkok's monitoring stations are at levels beginning to affect health. The Meteorological Department forecasts light fog in the morning with temperatures rising by 1-2 degrees Celsius.
Health recommendations for air quality at the orange level, which begins to affect health:
General public Use protective equipment such as PM2.5 masks whenever going outside. Limit the duration of strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. Monitor for symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, or eye irritation.
At-risk groups Use protective equipment such as PM2.5 masks whenever going outside. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. Follow medical advice and seek prompt medical attention if symptoms worsen.
Related factors (forecast of weather conditions affecting PM 2.5 levels due to meteorological conditions):
Between 6-13 Feb, ventilation conditions are expected to be "weak/good" with a relatively open atmospheric layer near the surface and strong winds. There is a chance of rain from 8-10 Feb, which should reduce particulate accumulation. Today’s forecast includes light morning fog and a temperature rise of 1-2 degrees Celsius.
Satellite data from NASA monitoring hotspots detected one abnormal heat spot on 5 Feb 2026 at 13:24 in Bang Bon Tai Subdistrict, Bang Bon District, Bangkok. This hotspot is currently being verified.
The Environment Office has coordinated with all relevant agencies to intensify implementation of the dust pollution mitigation plan to reduce the severity of PM 2.5 pollution and its potential health impacts. They also encourage public and sectoral participation to modify behavior and reduce activities that generate dust to lessen health effects.
Information courtesy of the Bangkok Environment Office Facebook page.