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Bangkok PM2.5 worsens as Lat Krabang tops 51.5 µg/m³, Bang Rak also high

February 10, 2026

Bangkok’s PM2.5 averaged 33.6 µg/m³ at 7am on Feb 10, 2026 (below the 37.5 µg/m³ standard), but orange-level readings spread in several districts, led by Lat Krabang at 51.5 µg/m³ and Bang Rak at 42.2 µg/m³.

Bangkok to offer free pet microchipping, registration from February 14 via QueQ app

February 10, 2026

Residents can book slots through the QueQ app as the city expands service points and adds Sunday opening to make the free programme more accessible.

Where to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in Bangkok: key events and venues

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2026

Chinese New Year 2026 is approaching. Although Yaowarat will not hold its main event this year, Bangkok will still host major celebrations across malls and shrines, including centralwOrld, ICONSIAM, Banthat Thong and the Poh Teck Tung Foundation.

Veterans Day 2026: Traffic advisory for Victory Monument as parade set to cause delays

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2026

Thailand’s War Veterans Organisation will mark Veterans Day on February 3, 2026 with a parade and key ceremonies around Victory Monument in Bangkok, prompting traffic disruption from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Drivers are urged to avoid major roads in the area and use the BTS where possible.

Bangkok reports strong turnout in advance voting, with largely positive feedback

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2026

Bangkok’s city hall says advance voting on February 1 ran smoothly across 50 polling sites, with turnout at 87.60% for out-of-constituency voters and 96.47% for in-constituency voters ahead of the February 8 election.

Visiting hours for Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew set for Jan 31-Feb 1

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026

The Bureau of the Royal Household announces visiting hours for the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew on January 31-February 1, 2026, in connection with the royal ceremonies for the late Queen Sirikit’s 100th-day memorial.

Bangkok urges WFH Jan 29–30 as PM2.5 hits red in eastern zone

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026

Bangkok asks agencies to work from home on 29–30 Jan as PM2.5 worsens. Nong Chok, Min Buri, Khlong Sam Wa and Khan Na Yao hit red-level pollution

Urgent: PM2.5 set to worsen in Bangkok tonight as winds carry smoke from Nakhon Nayok

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

TMD warns a large smoke-and-haze mass from Nakhon Nayok is drifting into Bangkok, with stagnant air likely to push PM2.5 higher tonight

Bangkok chokes on orange-level PM2.5 as Nong Chok tops 80 µg/m³

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

Bangkok’s PM2.5 average hit 55.6 µg/m³ at 7am, well above the 37.5 µg/m³ standard, with Nong Chok recording 80.8 µg/m³. The city has entered orange-level air quality, with health warnings and calls to limit outdoor activity.

Boat tour launches linking Bang Lamphu to Ong Ang to revive Bangkok’s creative canal districts

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026

TAT, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and partners have launched a new pilot route, “Ladlor Long Krung”, connecting Bang Lamphu Canal to Ong Ang Canal by electric boat taxi, highlighting heritage sites ahead of Bangkok Design Week 2026.