Check air pollution levels today, 6 Mar 2026: Bangkok's PM2.5 exceeds standards at the orange level, beginning to affect health in 37 areas.Highest concentration at "Bang Kho Laem district"The public is advised to use protective equipment every time they go outdoors.
On 6 March 2026, the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported the PM2.5 situation from Bangkok's air quality monitoring stations at 07:00. The 24-hour average PM2.5 levels were measured between 30.1 and 46.7 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), exceeding the standard at the orange level, which begins to affect health (standard limit is 37.5 µg/m³), in 37 areas:
1. Bang Kho Laem district at the police booth, Si Yaek Thanon Tok intersection: 46.7 µg/m³.
2. Prawet district in front of Seacon Square department store: 46.5 µg/m³.
3. Bang Rak district beside the police booth in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: 46.4 µg/m³.
4. Bang Khun Thian district inside Bang Khun Thian District Office: 46.3 µg/m³.
5. Ratchathewi district inside Ratchathewi District Office: 44.7 µg/m³.
6. Lat Krabang district in front of Nakharaphiban Hospital: 43.8 µg/m³.
7. Bang Na district in front ofBig C Bang Na department store: 43.6 µg/m³.,
8. Pathum Wan district in front of Samyan Mitrtown mall: 43.5 µg/m³.
9. Samphanthawong district in front of the corner at Chalerm Phrakiat arch (Odeon roundabout): 42.7 µg/m³.
10. Rat Burana district inside Rat Burana District Office: 42.7 µg/m³.
11. Wang Thonglang district in front of Bangchak gas station, Soi Lat Phrao 95: 42.2 µg/m³.
12. Phasi Charoen district in front of Siam University (near Phetkasem 36 alley) university entrance: 42.0 µg/m³.
13. Bang Phlat district inside Bang Phlat District Office: 41.8 µg/m³.
14. Phra Nakhon district inside Phra Nakhon District Office: 41.8 µg/m³.
15. Sathorn district at the intersection in front of Sathorn District Office on Saint Louis Road: 41.6 µg/m³.
16. Thung Khru district in front of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi: 41.5 µg/m³.
17. Khlong Toei district inside Khlong Toei District Office: 41.1 µg/m³.
18. Bang Sue district inside Bang Sue District Office: 41.1 µg/m³.
19. Thawi Watthana district at the entrance to Sanam Luang 2: 40.6 µg/m³.
20. Bangkok Yai district at Thaphra intersection, Wat Thaphra subdistrict: 40.4 µg/m³.
21. Lak Si district inside Lak Si District Office: 40.3 µg/m³.
22. Phaya Thai district in front of the Army flat near Vichaiyut Hospital opposite the Ministry of Finance: 40.1 µg/m³.
23. Chatuchak district in front of Kasetsart University: 39.7 µg/m³.
24. Thonburi district at the bus stop near Mahaisawan intersection: 39.4 µg/m³.
25. Nong Chok district in front of Nong Chok District Office: 39.3 µg/m³.
26. Yan Nawa district near Krungsri Bank headquarters: 38.9 µg/m³.
27. Nong Khaem district at the three-way intersection beside the police booth on Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: 38.7 µg/m³.
28. Lat Phrao district inside Lat Phrao District Office: 38.5 µg/m³.
29. Don Mueang district beside Don Mueang District Office: 38.5 µg/m³.
30. Min Buri district at King Rama IX Park opposite Min Buri District Office: 38.5 µg/m³.
31. Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum district: 38.5 µg/m³.
32. Bangkok Noi district in front of Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station: 38.4 µg/m³.
33. Khlong San district in front of the library under Somdet Phra Chao Taksin bridge: 37.9 µg/m³.
34. Khlong Sam Wa district inside Khlong Sam Wa District Office: 37.9 µg/m³.
35. Bang Bon district near Suksawad Market: 37.8 µg/m³.
36. Thonburirom Park, Thung Khru district: 37.7 µg/m³.
37. Chalerm Phrakiat 80th Birthday Anniversary Park, Bangkok Noi district: 37.6 µg/m³.
Air quality index readings from Bangkok monitoring stations are mostly at levels where air quality begins to affect health.
The Meteorological Department forecasts that in Bangkok there is a 20% chance of thunderstorms in some areas along with strong gusty winds in certain locations.
Health advisory for orange air quality level: beginning to affect health.
General public: Use protective equipment such as PM2.5 masks every time you go outside, limit the duration of strenuous outdoor activities or exercise, and watch for symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, or eye irritation.
At-risk groups: Use protective equipment such as PM2.5 masks every time you go outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activities or exercise, follow medical advice, and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms occur.
Related factors (forecasted weather conditions impacting PM2.5 levels based on meteorological data):
From 6 to 14 March, ventilation conditions arerated as "good/weak."The atmospheric layer near the surface is relatively closed, with strong winds on some days and a chance of rain over the weekend, leading to stable or decreasing dust accumulation. Today's forecast includes a 20% chance of thunderstorms and strong gusty winds in some areas.
Satellite data from NASA monitoring hot spots shows no abnormally high heat spots detected on the Earth's surface in the Bangkok area.
The Bangkok Environment Office has coordinated with all relevant agencies to intensify operations under the dust pollution action plan to mitigate the severity of the PM2.5 situation and its possible health impacts on the public. It also invites public participation and cooperation from all sectors to helpchange behaviorsand reduce activities that may generate dust to lessen health impacts."5 Ways You Can Reduce Dust Pollution"
1. Regularlyclean your home by dusting; 2. Avoid burning trash or incense; 3. Plant trees to absorb pollutants and trap dust particles; 4. Use public transportation; and 5. Turn off engines when parked and maintain engines to prevent excessiveblack smoke..Stay within standards.
Alerts and public information encourage people to check air quality before leaving home via
If the public notices pollution sources, they can report tips via Traffy Fondue.
Information source: Facebook page of Bangkok Environment Office.