This morning, Bangkok is engulfed in dust. PM2.5 levels exceed the standard in all areas

The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center reported the PM2.5 dust situation in Bangkok at 07:00 AM, showing that pollution levels exceeded the standard in 70 areas. The overall air quality is at a level that begins to affect health, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 56.1 µg/m³. It is advised to wear a mask and reduce outdoor activities.
  1. Bangkok Noi District (in front of Bangkok Noi Railway Police Station) – 63.2 µg/m³
  2. Bang Khen District (inside Bang Khen District Office) – 62.5 µg/m³
  3. Thaweewanarom Park, Thawi Watthana District62.3 µg/m³
  4. Bang Khun Thian District (inside Bang Khun Thian District Office) – 62.2 µg/m³
  5. Phasi Charoen District (in front of Siam University, approximately Soi Phetkasem 36) – 61.8 µg/m³
  6. Seri Thai Park, Bueng Kum District61.8 µg/m³
  7. Chatuchak District (in front of Kasetsart University) – 61.1 µg/m³
  8. Wang Thonglang District (in front of Esso gas station, Soi Lat Phrao 95) – 61.1 µg/m³
  9. Prawet District (in front of Seacon Square) – 60.2 µg/m³
  10. Rat Burana District (inside Rat Burana District Office) – 59.8 µg/m³
  11. Sathon District (Sathon District Office Intersection, St. Louis Road) – 59.7 µg/m³
  12. Saphan Sung District (inside Saphan Sung District Office) – 59.6 µg/m³
  13. 60th Anniversary Queen’s Park, Lat Krabang District58.9 µg/m³
  14. Khlong Toei District (inside Khlong Toei District Office) – 58.9 µg/m³
  15. Phaya Thai District (opposite Ministry of Finance, near Vichaiyut Hospital) – 58.9 µg/m³
  16. Sai Mai District (bus stop in front of Sai Mai District Office) – 58.6 µg/m³
  17. Taling Chan District (Buddhamonthon Sai 1 Road intersection, Borommaratchachonnani Road) – 58.1 µg/m³
  18. Lat Phrao District (inside Lat Phrao District Office) – 57.8 µg/m³
  19. Rommani Thung Si Kan Park, Don Mueang District57.6 µg/m³
  20. Lak Si District (inside Lak Si District Office) – 56.8 µg/m³
  21. Bang Rak District (next to police box in front of Bang Rak Lovely Plaza) – 56.7 µg/m³
  22. Phra Nakhon District (inside Phra Nakhon District Office) – 56.5 µg/m³
  23. Bang Sue District (inside Bang Sue District Office) – 56.3 µg/m³
  24. Phra Nakhon Park, Lat Krabang District55.9 µg/m³
  25. Bang Phlat District (inside Bang Phlat District Office) – 55.6 µg/m³
  26. Phra Khanong District (inside Phra Khanong District Office) – 55.6 µg/m³
  27. Suan Luang District (in front of Suan Luang District Office) – 55.4 µg/m³
  28. Don Mueang District (beside Don Mueang District Office) – 55.0 µg/m³
  29. Dusit District (opposite Dusit District Office, small park) – 54.9 µg/m³
  30. Bangkok Yai District (Tha Phra Intersection, Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict) – 54.5 µg/m³
  31. Bang Bon District (near Bang Bon Market) – 53.7 µg/m³
  32. Ram Inthra Sports Park, Bang Khen District53.4 µg/m³
  33. Khlong San District (in front of library under King Taksin Bridge) – 52.9 µg/m³
  34. Bang Khae Phirum Park, Bang Khae District51.3 µg/m³
  35. Wattana District (opposite Noble Reveal, near MK Gold Restaurants) – 51.2 µg/m³
  36. Pathum Wan District (in front of Samyan Mitrtown Mall) – 50.9 µg/m³
  37. Yan Nawa District (near Krungsri Bank Headquarters) – 50.8 µg/m³
  38. Pom Prap Sattru Phai District (in front of NESDC Office) – 50.8 µg/m³
  39. Thon Buri District (bus stop at Maha Sawat Intersection) – 50.7 µg/m³
  40. Bang Khae District (inside Bang Khae District Office) – 50.6 µg/m³

… (continues with ranks 51-70)

🔴 Health Recommendations

🌫️ The air quality is at an unhealthy level (orange zone), meaning it can start affecting health.

  • General Public:
    • Wear PM2.5 protective masks 😷 when going outdoors.
    • Limit outdoor activities or intense exercise.
    • Monitor for symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, or eye irritation.
  • At-Risk Groups (elderly, children, pregnant women, those with heart/lung conditions):
    • Always wear PM2.5 masks when going outside.
    • Avoid intensive outdoor activities.
    • Follow medical advice and seek help if experiencing unusual symptoms.

📊 Bangkok’s PM2.5 air quality index is currently at 56.1 µg/m³, which exceeds the safe limit.
🔗 Stay updated on air pollution levels here: Daily News

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