All 50 districts of Bangkok are suffering PM2.5 airborne pollution at levels above the safe level today. According to the Air Quality Information Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the average is 49.7µg/m³, categorised as “Orange” (unhealthy for sensitive groups).
The 12 most polluted districts today are:
1. Nong Khaem, 67.4µg/m³
2. Bang Khun Thian, 66.3µg/m³
3. Bang Na, 65.2µg/m³
4. Lat Krabang, 62.6µg/m³
5. Nong Chok, 62.1µg/m³
6. Min Buri, 61.5µg/m³
7. Phra Khanong, 58.1µg/m³
8. Bangkok Noi, 57.5µg/m³
9. Khlong Sam Wa, 56.9µg/m³
10. Khlong Toei, 56.9µg/m³
11. Thawi Wattana, 56.5µg/m³
12. Bang Bon, 55.2µg/m³
PM2.5 levels in northern Bangkok range between 41.2 and 48.2µg/m³, 46-62.6µg/m³ in eastern Bangkok, 40.9-49.5µg/m³ in the city centre and 44.4-65.2µg/m³ in the south.
In northern Thon Buri, levels range between 41.8 and 57.5µg/m³ and 54.2-67.4µg/m³ in the southern part.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department reports that temperatures in northern Thailand have risen by 1–2°C, due to the weakening of the cold air mass covering the region.
Moreover, Thailand’s approaching summer season is expected to be delayed by two weeks, beginning in late February and lasting until mid-May. The temperatures could reach 43°C in northern and north-eastern Thailand, while Bangkok’s average temperature is expected to range between 34°C and 36°C.
