Check today's air pollution on 29 Jan 2026: Bangkok reports PM2.5 levels exceeding standards at the orange level, beginning to impact health in 24 areas.
On 29 Jan 2026, the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported the PM2.5 situation from Bangkok's air quality monitoring stations at 07:00 AM. The 24-hour average PM2.5 levels ranged from 26 to 47 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), exceeding the standard with an orange level indicating health effects in 24 areas (the standard limit is 37.5 µg/m³). These areas are:
1. Prawet District, in front of Seacon Square Department Store: 47.0 µg/m³.
2. Lat Krabang District, in front of Nakornaphiban Hospital: 46.4 µg/m³.
3. Taling Chan District, at the intersection of Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road and Borommaratchachonnani Road: 43.8 µg/m³.
4. Bang Rak District, beside the police booth in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: 43.6 µg/m³.
5. Phra Khanong District, inside the Phra Khanong District Office: 43.5 µg/m³.
6. Bang Phlat District, inside the Bang Phlat District Office: 42.9 µg/m³.
7. Nong Khaem District, three-way intersection beside the police booth on Majaroen Road, Phetkasem 81: 42.8 µg/m³.
8. Lak Si District, inside the Lak Si District Office: 42.6 µg/m³.
9. Thawi Watthana District, entrance to Sanam Luang 2: 42.5 µg/m³.
10. Thonburi District, at the bus stop near Mahaisawan Intersection: 42.2 µg/m³.
11. Ratchathewi District, inside the Ratchathewi District Office: 42.1 µg/m³.
12. Nong Chok District, in front of the Nong Chok District Office: 41.7 µg/m³.
13. Khlong Sam Wa District, inside the Khlong Sam Wa District Office: 41.3 µg/m³.
14. Bang Khen District, inside the Bang Khen District Office: 41.2 µg/m³.
15. Pathum Wan District, in front of Samyan Mitrtown Department Store: 41.1 µg/m³.
16. Bang Sue District, inside the Bang Sue District Office: 41.0 µg/m³.
17. Chatuchak District, in front of Kasetsart University: 40.9 µg/m³.
18. Sai Mai District, at the bus stop in front of the Sai Mai District Office: 40.3 µg/m³.
19. Samphanthawong District, in front of the corner near the Chalerm Phrakiat Arch (Odean Circle): 39.6 µg/m³.
20. Bang Kho Laem District, near the police booth at Si Yak Thon Tok Intersection: 39.5 µg/m³.
21. Bang Khun Thian District, inside the Bang Khun Thian District Office: 38.7 µg/m³.
22. Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, in front of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council: 38.4 µg/m³.
23. Phra Nakhon District, inside the Phra Nakhon District Office: 37.8 µg/m³.
24. Khlong Toei District, inside the Khlong Toei District Office: 37.8 µg/m³.
The air quality index from Bangkok’s monitoring stations mostly indicates an orange level, meaning the air quality has begun to affect health.
The Meteorological Department forecasts cold weather with some morning fog in Bangkok.
Health recommendations: Orange air quality level means air pollution is starting to affect health.
Related factors (forecasted weather conditions affecting PM2.5 levels): Between 29 Jan and 3 Feb 2026, ventilation conditions are "weak/good" with alternating open and closed atmospheric layers near the surface and influence from southern winds from the Gulf of Thailand. This leads to reduced dust accumulation in lower Bangkok. Today's forecast is cold with some morning fog.
Satellite data from NASA shows no unusual heat spots indicating fires in the Bangkok area.
The Bangkok Environment Office has coordinated with relevant agencies to intensify enforcement of dust pollution control plans to mitigate PM2.5 severity and health impacts. The office also encourages public participation to change behaviors and reduce activities causing dust pollution, promoting "5 ways to reduce dust you can do": 1. Regularly clean the house by dusting, 2. Avoid burning waste and incense, 3. Plant trees to absorb pollution and trap dust, 4. Use public transportation, and 5. Turn off engines when parked and maintain engines to prevent excessive smoke.
Alerts and public announcements encourage people to check air quality before leaving home through:
If citizens observe pollution sources, they can report tips via the Traffy Fondue platform.
