Bangkok Residents Struggle as This Mornings PM2.5 Levels Exceed Standards in 19 Areas, Health Effects Emerging

This morning, Bangkok's air quality is moderate. PM2.5 dust levels exceed standards in 19 areas, beginning to impact health.

FacebookBangkok Metropolitan AdministrationThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration posted, "The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reports on the PM2.5 dust situation in Bangkok on 25 Dec 2025 at 07:00 GMT+7.

The average PM2.5 level in Bangkok is 35.9 µg/m³ (standard 37.5 µg/m³). Air quality is moderate. Dust levels tend to rise, with 19 areas exceeding standards at orange level, indicating health effects. Here are the top 12 districts with the highest PM2.5 in Bangkok.

1. Nong Khaem district 44.6 µg/m³.

2. Sathorn district 43.7 µg/m³.

3. Chatuchak district 43.2 µg/m³.

4. Bang Rak district 41.4 µg/m³.

5. Phasi Charoen district 41.3 µg/m³.

6. Bang Sue district 41.3 µg/m³.

7. Bang Khen district 40.8 µg/m³.

8. Pathum Wan district 40.1 µg/m³.

9. Samphanthawong district 40.1 µg/m³.

10. Lak Si district 40 µg/m³.

11. Bang Bon district 39.2 µg/m³.

12. Khlong Sam Wa district 38.8 µg/m³.

Health advice for orange-level air quality: health effects are beginning to appear.

• General public: Use protective equipment such as PM2.5 masks whenever going outside. Limit time spent on strenuous outdoor activities. Watch for symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, or eye irritation.

• At-risk groups: Use protective equipment such as PM2.5 masks whenever outdoors. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Follow medical advice and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms occur.

The forecast for air conditions affecting PM2.5 from 25 to 27 Dec indicates mostly weak to good ventilation. Near-surface atmospheric layers are closed with occasional strong winds on some days, so dust concentration is expected to be moderate to good. From 28 Dec 2025 to 1 Jan 2026, ventilation is mostly poor, so dust concentration is expected to be moderate."

Thanks to Facebook, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.