Bangkok PM2.5 remains above the standard in some areas, with Lat Krabang and Nong Chok highest
Bangkok’s Air Quality Information Centre reported an average PM2.5 of 28.1 µg/m³ at 7am on February 16, 2026, with Lat Krabang and Nong Chok recording the highest readings.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Air Quality Information Centre reported PM2.5 (fine particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less) levels in Bangkok at 7.00am on February 16, 2026.
The Bangkok-wide average was 28.1 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), compared with the standard of no more than 37.5 µg/m³.
Top 12 highest PM2.5 readings in Bangkok
- Lat Krabang: 40.3 µg/m³
- Nong Chok: 39.4 µg/m³
- Lak Si: 37.1 µg/m³
- Wang Thonglang: 36.1 µg/m³
- Sai Mai: 35.8 µg/m³
- Chatuchak: 35.7 µg/m³
- Khlong Sam Wa: 35.2 µg/m³
- Min Buri: 33.8 µg/m³
- Prawet: 33.7 µg/m³
- Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum: 33.1 µg/m³
- Ratchathewi: 32.9 µg/m³
- Don Mueang: 32.6 µg/m³
Air quality by zone
- North Bangkok: 29.6–37.1 µg/m³ — overall moderate
- East Bangkok: 24.2–40.3 µg/m³ — overall moderate
- Central Bangkok: 23.1–36.1 µg/m³ — overall moderate
- South Bangkok: 16.1–31.2 µg/m³ — overall moderate
- North Thonburi: 20.5–31.3 µg/m³ — overall good
- South Thonburi: 20.3–29.0 µg/m³ — overall good
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.
