Bangkok air quality · Thailand
This AQI is manageable, though sensitive lungs may notice it
US AQI 64 (Moderate) in Bangkok, from 80 PCD monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Bangkok
- PM2.5 · µg/m³15.9Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³38.8Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³41.31.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³64.7
- SO₂ · µg/m³7.9Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.29
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bangkok right now?
Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Air quality by area in Bangkok
73 stations, worst first- Bueng Kum District OfficeModerate86
- Ma Charean Roadside, Petcha Kasem 8, Nong KhaemModerate86
- Bang Khun Thian District OfficeModerate80
- Samyan MitrtownModerate80
- National Economic and Social Development Council OfficeModerate77
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- Bang Phlat District OfficeModerate76
- Siam UniversityModerate76
- Bang Khen District OfficeModerate74
- Highway DistrictModerate74
- Thon Buri Market Sanam Luang 2Moderate74
- Mahaisawan IntersectionModerate73
- Bang Bon 5 MarketModerate72
- Seacon SquareModerate72
- Khlong Toei District OfficeModerate70
- National Housing Authority DindaengModerate70
- Prabadang Rehabiltation CenterModerate70
- 80th Anniversary Commemoration ParkModerate69
- Odeon CircusModerate69
- Phutthamonthon 1 - Borommaratchachonnani IntersectionModerate69
- Tha phra IntersectionModerate69
- Chulalongkorn HospitalModerate68
- Bang Khae District OfficeModerate67
- Kasertsart UniversityModerate66
- Phra Kanong District OfficeModerate66
- Rat Burana District OfficeModerate66
- Bang Khae Phirom ParkModerate65
- Chomthong District OfficeModerate65
- Phra Nakhon District OfficeModerate65
- Thonburi Power Sub-StationModerate65
- Bangkok Noi Train Police StationModerate64
- Serithai ParkModerate64
- Bang Sue District OfficeModerate63
- Chokchai Police StationModerate63
- Sathon District OfficeModerate63
- Thawee Wanarom ParkModerate63
- Thonburirom ParkModerate63
- Army Apartment Sam SenModerate62
- Rama VIII ParkModerate62
- Bangrak Lovely PlazaModerate61
- Ladphrao District OfficeModerate61
- Suan Sayam-Ram Intra IntersectionModerate61
- Thai Meteorological DepartmentModerate61
- Wang Thonglang District OfficeModerate61
- 60th Anniversary of Queen Sirikit Park, Kheha Romklao Road, Lat KrabangModerate60
- Bank of Ayuthaya Head Office Yan NawaModerate60
- Big C Supercenter Bang NaModerate60
- Chaloem Phrakiat Rama 9 Park Min buriModerate60
- King Mongkut's University of Technology ThonburiModerate60
- Nonsi Witthaya SchoolModerate60
- Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat UniversityModerate59
- Bodindecha Sing Singhaseni SchoolModerate59
- Department of Disease ControlModerate59
- Dusit District OfficeModerate59
- Suan Luang District OfficeModerate59
- National Housing Authority KlongchanModerate58
- Saphan Sung District OfficeModerate58
- Public Park to commemorate the sixth anniversary of His Majesty the KingModerate57
- South Bangkok Power PlantModerate57
- Bang Kapi District OfficeModerate56
- Chatuchak ParkModerate56
Bangkok air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 64average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 84worst day, 8 October
- 41cleanest day, 27 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 69, about the same as the week before (71). 3 of the last 35 days were Good.
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What is the AQI in Bangkok right now?
The US AQI in Bangkok is 64 (Moderate), based on 80 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Bangkok today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Which area of Bangkok has the worst air right now?
Bueng Kum District Office has the highest reading at 86 (Moderate). Ratchathewi District Office has the lowest at 48, out of 73 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Bangkok been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Bangkok averaged US AQI 64. The worst day was 8 October at 84; the cleanest was 27 September at 41. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Bangkok's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 16 µg/m³, about 1.1 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Bangkok's air quality data come from?
From Pollution Control Department (PCD) · Air4Thai, using 80 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: Pollution Control Department (PCD) · Air4Thai. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.