Air pollution in Bangkok today is the worst so far this year, with levels of PM2.5 dust exceeding the safety level of 37.5µg/m³ in 54 areas. The worst-affected area is Nong Khaem district, according to the Air Quality Information Centre of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
The air quality, measured at 7am today, ranges from 31-52.2µg/m³.
39 areas reported PM2.5 pollution exceeding 40µg/m³, with the highest levels in:
- Nong Khaem district - 522µg/m³
- Bang Na district - 52µg/m³
- Wang Thong Lang district - 485µg/m³
- Khlong Sam Wa district - 482µg/m³
- Prawet district - 474µg/m³
- Thon Buri district - 474µg/m³
- Ratburana district - 472µg/m³
- Sathorn district - 47µg/m³
- Bangkok Yai district - 465µg/m³
- Bang Khun Thian district - 463µg/m³
- Nong Chok district - 458µg/m³
- Bang Rak district - 457µg/m³
- Lat Krabang district - 455µg/m³
- Phra Khanong - 442µg/m³
- Pom Prap Satru Phai district - 436µg/m³
- Thawi Watthana district - 436µg/m³
- Thawi Wanarom Park - 436µg/m³
- Bang Bon district - 435µg/m³
- Khlong Toei district - 434µg/m³
- Khlong San district - 433µg/m³
