Bangkok Faces Severe PM 2.5 Pollution This Morning with 21 Areas Exceeding Standards, Health Effects Begin

This morning, Bangkok's air quality is at a moderate level, with PM 2.5 particulate matter exceeding standards in 21 areas at the orange level, beginning to have health impacts.

FacebookBangkok Metropolitan AdministrationThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration posted that the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported the PM 2.5 particulate matter situation in Bangkok on 10 January 2025 at 07:00, with an average concentration of 37 µg/m³ (standard 37.5 µg/m³), indicating moderate air quality.

Top 12 districts with the highest PM 2.5 levels in Bangkok

1. Chatuchak District: 51.5 µg/m³

2. Pathum Wan District: 49.5 µg/m³

3. Prawet District: 45.4 µg/m³

4. Nong Khaem District: 45.4 µg/m³

5. Sathorn District: 44.8 µg/m³

6. Bang Rak District: 44.4 µg/m³

7. Ratchathewi District: 43.7 µg/m³

8. Bang Sue District: 42 µg/m³

9. Phra Khanong District: 41.2 µg/m³

10. Pom Prap Sattru Phai District: 41 µg/m³

11. Samphanthawong District: 40.4 µg/m³

12. Lat Krabang District: 40.3 µg/m³

Health recommendations for orange air quality level: beginning to impact health.

• General public: Use protective equipment such as PM 2.5 masks whenever going outdoors and limit the duration of strenuous outdoor activities or exercise.
  Monitor for abnormal symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, or eye irritation.
• At-risk groups: Use protective equipment like PM 2.5 masks every time you go outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activities or exercise, follow medical advice, and see a doctor immediately if abnormal symptoms appear.

The forecast for air quality affecting PM 2.5 from 10-16 Jan 2025 indicates poor to weak ventilation, with a closed atmospheric layer near the surface, leading to expected accumulation and increased dust concentration.

For 17-18 Jan, ventilation is expected to improve to a good level, aided by southern winds from the Gulf of Thailand, likely reducing dust concentration. Today is also forecast to be cold.

Thanks to the Facebook page of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration