Bangkok smog season under way
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Check today's PM2.5 levels in Bangkok. They are trending upwards and exceed the orange standard in one area: Lat Krabang district. This is beginning to affect health. The public is advised to use protective equipment, including wearing masks.
Facing the risk of increased air pollution during the winter, Bangkok is stepping up monitoring of emission sources, controlling traffic emissions, restricting the burning of agricultural by-products, and issuing health warnings to the public. Thailand and Laos are strengthening cooperation to address transboundary haze. Fine dust can severely impair memory. Thailand is strengthening measures to combat PM2.5 fine dust.
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) warns that PM2.5 levels in Bangkok and surrounding areas are starting to rise, exceeding the standard in 9 areas. Levels are expected to rise further on November 19-20, 2026.
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