Check air pollution levels on 12 Feb 2026 in Bangkok, where PM 2.5 has surged beyond the safety standard into the orange zone, affecting health in 68 areas, with Bang Rak district having the highest concentration.
On 12 Feb 2026, the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center summarized PM 2.5 measurements from 05:00-07:00 (most recent 3 hours) registering 37.3-61.9 µg/m³. The Bangkok average was 47.6 µg/m³ (standard limit not exceeding 37.5 µg/m³). PM 2.5 levels showed a decreasing trend but still exceeded the standard in 70 areas.
At 07:00, PM2.5 dust measurements ranged from 37.3 to 61.6 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), showing an upward trend compared to the same time yesterday. The levels exceeded the standard, reaching the orange zone indicating the beginning of health impacts (standard limit 37.5 µg/m³). The orange zone exceeded the standard in 68 areas, namely:
1. Bang Rak district, beside the police booth in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza: 61.6 µg/m³.
2. Pathumwan district, in front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall: 59.8 µg/m³.
3. Prawet district, in front of Seacon Square Department Store: 57.5 µg/m³.
4. Khlong Sam Wa district, inside the district office: 57.3 µg/m³.
5. Lat Krabang district, in front of Nakharin Hospital: 56.8 µg/m³.
6. Bang Kho Laem district, near the police booth at Si Yaek Thon Road: 56.3 µg/m³.
7. Bang Khun Thian district, inside the district office: 55.1 µg/m³.
8. Nong Khaem district, three-way intersection beside the police booth on Ma Charoen Road, Phetkasem 81: 55.0 µg/m³.
9. Thawi Watthana district, entrance to Sanam Luang 2: 54.5 µg/m³.
10. Ratchathewi district, inside the district office: 53.9 µg/m³.
11. Yannawa district, near Krungsri Bank headquarters: 53.1 µg/m³.
12. Taling Chan district, at the intersection of Phutthamonthon Sai 1 and Borommaratchachonnani roads: 52.6 µg/m³.
13. Min Buri district, Chalerm Phrakiat R.9 Park opposite the district office: 52.4 µg/m³.
14. Nong Chok district, in front of the district office: 52.3 µg/m³.
15. Khlong Toei district, inside the district office: 52.1 µg/m³.
16. Bang Phlat district, inside the district office: 51.9 µg/m³.
17. Lak Si district, inside the district office: 51.9 µg/m³.
18. Sathorn district, intersection in front of the district office on Saint Louis Soi Road: 50.4 µg/m³.
19. Samphanthawong district, in front of the corner at Chalerm Phrakiat archway (Odean Circle): 50.3 µg/m³.
20. Bueng Kum district, inside the district office: 50.0 µg/m³.
21. Thon Buri district, at the bus stop near Mahaisawan intersection: 49.8 µg/m³.
22. Phasi Charoen district, in front of Siam University (approximate Soi Phetkasem 36) university entrance: 49.8 µg/m³.
23. Bang Sue district, inside the district office: 49.5 µg/m³.
24. Phra Nakhon district, inside the district office: 49.4 µg/m³.
25. Phaya Thai district, in front of the army flats near Vichaiyut Hospital opposite the Ministry of Finance: 49.2 µg/m³.
26. Wang Thonglang district, in front of Bangchak gas station, Soi Ladprao 95: 49.2 µg/m³.
27. Bangkok Noi district, in front of Bangkok Noi railway police station: 48.9 µg/m³.
28. Chom Thong district, inside the district office: 48.6 µg/m³.
29. Bang Na district, in front of Big C Bang Na: 48.4 µg/m³.
30. Khlong San district, in front of the library under Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Bridge: 48.3 µg/m³.
31. Sai Mai district, bus stop in front of Sai Mai district office: 48.0 µg/m³.
32. Rat Burana district, inside the district office: 48.0 µg/m³.
33. Lat Phrao district, inside the district office: 47.9 µg/m³.
34. Khan Na Yao district, at the entrance where Suan Siam Road meets Ram Inthra Road: 47.7 µg/m³.
35. Thonburirom Park in Thung Khru district: 47.6 µg/m³.
36. Chatuchak district, in front of Kasetsart University: 47.0 µg/m³.
37. Seri Thai Park in Bueng Kum district: 46.6 µg/m³.
38. Thawee Wanaram Park in Thawi Watthana district: 45.8 µg/m³.
39. Chalerm Phrakiat 80th Birthday Anniversary Park in Bangkok Noi district: 45.4 µg/m³.
40. Thung Khru district, in front of King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi: 45.2 µg/m³.
41. Bangkok Yai district, at Tha Phra intersection, Wat Tha Phra subdistrict: 44.9 µg/m³.
42. Suan Luang district, in front of the district office: 44.5 µg/m³.
43. Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, in front of the National Economic and Social Development Council office: 44.5 µg/m³.
44. Bang Bon district, near Suksawat Market: 44.5 µg/m³.
45. Queen Sirikit 60th Birthday Anniversary Park in Lat Krabang district: 44.5 µg/m³.
46. Saphan Sung district, inside the district office: 44.3 µg/m³.
47. Bang Khen district, inside the district office: 43.5 µg/m³.
48. Nong Chok Park in Nong Chok district: 43.4 µg/m³.
49. Din Daeng district, along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road: 43.1 µg/m³.
50. Phra Khanong district, inside the district office: 43.1 µg/m³.
51. Don Mueang district, beside the district office: 43.0 µg/m³.
52. Bang Khae district, inside the district office: 42.6 µg/m³.
53. Benjasiri Park in Khlong Toei district: 42.6 µg/m³.
54. Chalerm Phrakiat 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Park in Bang Kho Laem district: 42.4 µg/m³.
55. Romanee Thung Si Kan Park in Don Mueang district: 41.9 µg/m³.
56. Phra Nakhon Park in Lat Krabang district: 41.6 µg/m³.
57. Suan Luang Rama 8 Park in Bang Phlat district: 41.3 µg/m³.
58. Ramintra Sports Park in Bang Khen district: 41.0 µg/m³.
59. Bang Kapi district, beside the police booth opposite the district office: 40.8 µg/m³.
60. Dusit district, beside the garden opposite the district office: 40.8 µg/m³.
61. Huai Khwang district, inside the district office (next to the nursery) on Pracha Uthit Road: 40.4 µg/m³.
62. Benjakitti Park in Khlong Toei district: 40.4 µg/m³.
63. Santiphap Park in Ratchathewi district: 39.6 µg/m³.
64. Bang Khae Phirom Park in Bang Khae district: 39.5 µg/m³.
65. Queen Sirikit Park in Chatuchak district: 39.4 µg/m³.
66. Watthana district, opposite noble Reveal (next to MK Gold restaurants): 38.5 µg/m³.
67. Suan Luang R.9 Park in Prawet district: 38.4 µg/m³.
68. Chatuchak Park in Chatuchak district: 38.3 µg/m³.
Health advice: Air quality in the orange zone indicates beginning health impacts.
Related factors(Forecast of weather conditions affecting PM2.5 pollution based on meteorological factors)
On 12 Feb, air ventilation is classified as "weak," with the atmospheric layer near the surface relatively closed, causing dust accumulation. From 13-18 Feb, ventilation is expected to improve, with the near-surface atmosphere alternating between open and closed states and influenced by southerly winds, reducing dust accumulation. Today is forecasted to have partial clouds and some morning fog, with temperatures rising by 1-2 degrees Celsius.
Satellite data from NASA monitoring hotspots found no abnormal heat points detected over the Bangkok area.
The public is advised and informed to check air quality data before leaving home via:
If the public spots pollution sources, they can report tips via Traffy Fondue.
Information courtesy of the Facebook page of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Health Department.