Bangkok skies clear as PM2.5 drops sharply across all districts
Bangkok’s Air Quality Information Centre reported a citywide PM2.5 average of 22 µg/m³ at 7:00am on February 28, 2026, with air quality rated “good” in every zone and a continued downward trend expected.
At 7:00am on February 28, 2026, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Air Quality Information Centre reported the PM2.5 situation in Bangkok.
- Bangkok-wide average: 22 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) (standard: not exceeding 37.5 µg/m³)
Top 12 highest PM2.5 readings in Bangkok
- Prawet — 30.9 µg/m³
- Nong Chok — 28.7 µg/m³
- Lat Krabang — 28.4 µg/m³
- Ratchathewi — 28.4 µg/m³
- Pathum Wan — 27.4 µg/m³
- Wang Thonglang — 27.1 µg/m³
- Bang Kho Laem — 26.9 µg/m³
- Bang Rak — 26.4 µg/m³
- Phasi Charoen — 26.1 µg/m³
- Bang Khun Thian — 25.0 µg/m³
- Bang Sue — 24.4 µg/m³
- Khlong Toei — 24.4 µg/m³
PM2.5 by zone
- North Bangkok: 18.0–24.4 µg/m³ — overall: good
- East Bangkok: 17.1–30.9 µg/m³ — overall: good
- Central Bangkok: 17.8–28.4 µg/m³ — overall: good
- South Bangkok: 15.4–27.4 µg/m³ — overall: good
- North Thonburi: 17.8–23.9 µg/m³ — overall: good
- South Thonburi: 18.2–26.1 µg/m³ — overall: good
The Air Quality Information Centre said PM2.5 levels are expected to continue falling, supported by favourable meteorological conditions and improved ventilation.
However, the public is advised to check the AirBKK application for real-time updates before planning travel.
