Air quality in Bangkok today is poor, with the amount of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere measured in 63 places as exceeding the 37.5 micron (µg/m³) safety level, according to the Air Quality Information Centre of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).


The levels of PM2.5 over the past 24 hours, as measured at 7am this morning, range from 30.9-56.3µg/m³s, with the worst air pollution being reported in Nong Khaem, where the level was 56.3µg/m³s.


Air quality in Bangkok will remain poor until Sunday, due to weak air circulation contributing to the accumulation of pollutants in the atmosphere.


The centre said that no hotspots (crop, refuse or forest fires) have been detected by NASA satellites today in greater Bangkok, but the temperature in the capital is forecast to rise by 1-2oC.


Meanwhile, the Environment Department of the BMA has instructed all relevant agencies to tighten up on compliance with the city’s measures to ease air pollution in the city.


These include no burning of garbage or incense, the planting of more trees to absorb pollutants, regular mopping of building floors to get rid of dust, regular use of public transport instead of private cars and switching off car engines when parked.


Residents of Bangkok are advised to wear face masks when they are outside and to refrain from exercising in the open, especially people who are sensitive to airborne pollutants.

Excessive PM2.5 pollution in many parts of Bangkok today