PM2.5 returns to Bangkok as dust levels spike, Lat Krabang and Bang Rak worst hit
Bangkok’s air quality centre reported an average PM2.5 level of 36.4 µg/m³ at 7am on February 5, with Lat Krabang and Bang Rak recording the highest readings.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Air Quality Information Centre reported the latest PM2.5 (fine particulate matter under 2.5 microns) situation in Bangkok at 7.00am on February 5, 2026.
The Bangkok-wide average was 36.4 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), compared with a standard of no more than 37.5 µg/m³.
12 highest PM2.5 readings in Bangkok
- Lat Krabang: 47.0 µg/m³
- Bang Rak: 46.9 µg/m³
- Pathum Wan: 43.3 µg/m³
- Prawet: 43.1 µg/m³
- Nong Khaem: 42.7 µg/m³
- Chatuchak: 41.3 µg/m³
- Khan Na Yao: 41.3 µg/m³
- Wang Thonglang: 41.1 µg/m³
- Samphanthawong: 40.9 µg/m³
- Phra Khanong: 39.7 µg/m³
- Rat Burana: 39.7 µg/m³
- Bang Kho Laem: 39.4 µg/m³
Air quality by zone
- North Bangkok: 32.4–41.3 µg/m³ — overall moderate
- East Bangkok: 31.6–47.0 µg/m³ — overall starting to affect health
- Central Bangkok: 29.6–41.1 µg/m³ — overall moderate
- South Bangkok: 29.0–46.9 µg/m³ — overall starting to affect health
- North Thonburi: 30.3–37.5 µg/m³ — overall moderate
- South Thonburi: 29.1–42.7 µg/m³ — overall moderate
Health advice
General public
- Wear protective equipment such as a PM2.5 mask when outdoors.
- Limit time spent on strenuous outdoor activities or exercise.
- Watch for symptoms such as coughing, breathing difficulty, or eye irritation.
At-risk groups
- Wear a PM2.5 mask when outdoors.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activities and follow medical advice.
- Seek medical attention promptly if symptoms develop.
