Air Pollution Levels on 14 Jan 2026: Bangkok Hit Hard by PM 2.5, Three Districts Reach Red Air Quality Level

This morning, 14 Jan 2026, PM 2.5 dust levels in Bangkok exceeded standards in all areas. Three districts are severely affected at the red level, which indicates health effects for everyone.

FacebookBangkok Air Quality Data CenterThe Bangkok Air Quality Data Center reports the PM 2.5 particulate matter situation in Bangkok on 14 January 2026 at 07:00. The citywide average is 58.1 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), exceeding the standard of 37.5 µg/m³. The top 12 districts with the highest PM 2.5 levels are:

1. Bang Rak District: 86.9 µg/m³

2. Pathum Wan District: 83.4 µg/m³

3. Sathorn District: 78.5 µg/m³

4. Chatuchak District: 74.1 µg/m³

5. Ratchathewi District: 64.5 µg/m³

6. Lat Krabang District: 63.9 µg/m³

7. Bang Sue District: 63.8 µg/m³

8. Prawet District: 63.7 µg/m³

9. Lak Si District: 62.6 µg/m³

10. Nong Khaem District: 62.4 µg/m³

11. Bang Khen District: 61.4 µg/m³

12. Khlong Sam Wa District: 61.2 µg/m³

• Northern Bangkok: 53.7 - 74.1 µg/m³ Overall: At levels starting to affect health.
• Eastern Bangkok: 47.6 - 63.9 µg/m³ Overall: At levels starting to affect health.

• Central Bangkok: 47.4 - 64.5 µg/m³ Overall: At levels starting to affect health.
• Southern Bangkok: 46 - 86.9 µg/m³ Overall: At levels starting to affect health.
• Northern Thonburi: 53.5 - 59 µg/m³ Overall: At levels starting to affect health.
• Southern Thonburi: 51.4 - 62.4 µg/m³ Overall: At levels starting to affect health.

Dust levels tend to increase. Overall air quality is at an orange level, which means it is starting to impact health. Health advice for orange air quality level: beginning health effects.

• General public: Use protective equipment such as PM 2.5 masks whenever going outdoors. Limit the duration of strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. Watch 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 strictly and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms occur.

Red air quality level: Health effects impact all people.

• Avoid outdoor activities.
• If outdoor activities are necessary, always use protective equipment such as PM 2.5 masks.
• Seek medical attention immediately if abnormal symptoms appear.
• Those with chronic illnesses should stay in pollution-safe areas, prepare necessary medications and equipment, and strictly follow medical advice.

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