Bangkok PM2.5 turns orange in seven districts on Feb 17, exceeding safety standard
Bangkok’s average PM2.5 stood at 32.2 µg/m³ at 7am on Feb 17, 2026, below the 37.5 µg/m³ standard, but seven districts recorded orange-level readings above the threshold, led by Lat Krabang at 42.3 µg/m³.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Air Quality Information Centre reported PM2.5 conditions across Bangkok on February 17, 2026 at 07:00.
The citywide average was 32.2 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) (standard: not more than 37.5 µg/m³).
Top 12 areas with the highest PM2.5 in Bangkok
- Lat Krabang: 42.3 µg/m³
- Nong Chok: 41.3 µg/m³
- Lak Si: 40.6 µg/m³
- Bang Rak: 40.2 µg/m³
- Prawet: 39.4 µg/m³
- Wang Thonglang: 39.1 µg/m³
- Chatuchak: 37.6 µg/m³
- Pathum Wan: 37.5 µg/m³
- Ratchathewi: 37.4 µg/m³
- Bang Sue: 36.6 µg/m³
- Sai Mai: 36.4 µg/m³
- Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum: 36.4 µg/m³
PM2.5 by zone
- North Bangkok: 31.4-40.6 µg/m³
- East Bangkok: 27.4-42.3 µg/m³
- Central Bangkok: 27.3-39.1 µg/m³
- South Bangkok: 21.2-40.2 µg/m³
- North Thon Buri: 24.3-36.4 µg/m³
- South Thon Buri: 24.4-35.5 µg/m³
Health advice
General public: Wear protective equipment such as a PM2.5 mask whenever 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 whenever outdoors. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities or exercise. Follow medical advice, and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms occur.
