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Bangkok Faces Severe Impact as PM 2.5 Levels Surge Beyond Standards Across All Areas, Entering Health Impact Range

Local12 Feb 2026 16:05 GMT+7

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Bangkok Faces Severe Impact as PM 2.5 Levels Surge Beyond Standards Across All Areas, Entering Health Impact Range

Bangkok is severely affected as PM 2.5 dust levels surge beyond standards in all areas, reaching levels that begin to impact health.


FacebookBangkok Metropolitan Air Quality Information CenterPosted a message reporting the PM 2.5 particulate matter situation in Bangkok on 12 Feb 2026 at 15:00. The city's average was 48.9 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³), exceeding the standard limit of 37.5µg/m³.The top 12 areas with the highest PM 2.5 levels in Bangkok were:

1. Khlong Sam Wa District: 61.1 µg/m³.

2. Prawet District: 58.7 µg/m³.

3. Bang Rak District: 57.3 µg/m³.

4. Nong Chok District: 56.9 µg/m³.

5. Lat Krabang District: 56.5 µg/m³.

6. Pathum Wan District: 55.8 µg/m³.

7. Min Buri District: 55.7 µg/m³.

8. Sai Mai District: 54.4 µg/m³.

9. Bang Kho Laem District: 54.2 µg/m³.

10. Lak Si District: 53.1 µg/m³.

11. Bang Na District: 52.7 µg/m³.

12. Bang Phlat District: 52.7 µg/m³.

  • Northern Bangkok: 46.2 - 54.4 µg/m³. Overall: Levels are beginning to affect health.
  • Eastern Bangkok: 42.1 - 61.1 µg/m³. Overall: Levels are beginning to affect health.
  • Central Bangkok: 40.9 - 52.1 µg/m³. Overall: Levels are beginning to affect health.
  • Southern Bangkok: 40.9 - 57.3 µg/m³. Overall: Levels are beginning to affect health.
  • Northern Thonburi: 44.6 - 52.7 µg/m³. Overall: Levels are beginning to affect health. Southern Thonburi: 40.5 - 51.9 µg/m³. Overall: Levels are beginning to affect health.

Dust levels tend to increase. Overall air quality is in the range beginning to affect health. Health recommendations for orange-level air quality, which starts to impact health:

General public: Use protective equipment such as PM2.5 masks whenever outdoors. Limit the duration of strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. Observe for abnormal 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 or exercise. Follow doctors' advice and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms occur.


Thanks to the Facebook page of the Bangkok Metropolitan Air Quality Information Center.