Stagnant air brings back haze as Bangkok PM2.5 stays at moderate level
Bangkok’s air is turning still, with PM2.5 edging up. The city average was 27µg/m³ at 7am on December 29; Sathorn was highest.
Still air conditions have brought haze back to Bangkok, with PM2.5 levels edging up and overall air quality remaining at a moderate level.
Bangkok’s air quality information centre reported PM2.5 readings for December 29, at 7am, with the citywide average at 27 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), below the standard of 37.5µg/m³. Sathorn recorded the highest PM2.5 level among Bangkok districts.
Top 12 PM2.5 districts in Bangkok (µg/m³):
- Sathorn – 35.4
- Chatuchak – 33.9
- Nong Khaem – 32.7
- Thawi Watthana – 32.4
- Lat Krabang – 32.2
- Phasi Charoen – 32.1
- Khlong Sam Wa – 32.0
- Bang Sue – 31.8
- Bang Rak – 31.7
- Pathum Wan – 31.3
- Bang Phlat – 31.2
- Phra Khanong – 29.9
Area overview:
- North Bangkok: 26.2–33.9 (moderate)
- East Bangkok: 21.3–32.2 (moderate)
- Central Bangkok: 20.2–28.1 (good)
- South Bangkok: 20.1–35.4 (moderate)
- North Thonburi: 22.5–32.4 (moderate)
- South Thonburi: 24.6–32.7 (moderate)
Authorities said PM2.5 is likely to increase, with overall air quality expected to remain moderate.
