It pays to monitor the Air Quality Index in Thailand every single day before you venture outside. You can check the Air Quality rating HERE
1. What is the current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bangkok ?
The real-time air quality in in all Thailand cities can be checked HERE
2. What is the current concentration of PM2.5 in Bangkok? Should I be worried?
You can check the current concentration of PM2.5 in all cities HERE. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hours mean.
3. What season is the worst air quality in Bangkok?
Generally, the air quality at Bangkok starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.
4. When was the best air quality at Bangkok in the last 24 hrs
The best air quality index was 14 at 11:00 AM during last 24 hrs.
5. When was the worst air quality at Bangkok in the last 24 hrs
The worst air quality index was 39 at 6:00 PM during last 24 hrs.
6. What should I take care of before going outdoor when Bangkok AQI is very high
You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Bangkok until the AQI is improving up to moderate range.
7. How can office going people or anyone avoid air pollution in Bangkok?
Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportation or carpooling.
8. What are the primary causes of outdoor and indoor air pollution in Bangkok?
(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gas from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.
(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mold, smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.
9. How harmful is indoor air pollution in Bangkok and why?
Indoor air pollution in Bangkok is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.
10. What is the solution for indoor air pollution in Bangkok?
In Bangkok , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.