Environmental
High Air Pollution Levels Across Many Thai Provinces
Unsafe PM2.5 levels are reported in 43 provinces of Thailand, with hazardous red levels recorded in 18 northern and northeastern provinces.
Recent data from the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency indicates that 43 provinces in Thailand are currently experiencing unsafe levels of PM2.5 air pollution. Of these, 18 northern and northeastern provinces are flagged at red levels, considered hazardous to health. The government standard is set at 37.5 micrograms per cubic meter over 24 hours, a level exceeded in many areas. Bangkok and 32 other provinces face moderate air quality, with particulate levels approaching health‑advisory thresholds. The situation underscores persistent air‑quality challenges driven by industrial activity, traffic, and seasonal burning.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Thailand
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 00:21 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 00:21 UTC
- Source
- Hua Hin Expat News
- Connected threats
- Not provided