Hazardous Fine-Dust Pollution Affects 20 Provinces Across Thailand
PUBLISHED: January 9, 2025, 10:08 AM
Air pollution levels deemed hazardous to health have been reported in 58 of 77 provinces across Thailand. According to recent data, ultrafine dust has reached alarming levels in 20 provinces, categorized as red (hazardous), and 38 provinces have been classified as orange (moderately dangerous).
The latest measurements reveal PM2.5 particulate matter levels spiking to red levels of 73.5 to 117.1 micrograms per cubic meter of air in the past 24 hours. The acceptable safety limit is set at 37.5 µg/m³.
Samut Sakhon recorded the highest level at 117.1 µg/m³, followed by Samut Songkhram at 109.1 µg/m³ and Rayong at 103.9 µg/m³. Additionally, 17 other provinces exhibited PM2.5 levels ranging from 75.3 to 99.4 µg/m³.
The provinces experiencing the most severe pollution include Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Samut Prakan, Phetchaburi, Nonthaburi, Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Chon Buri, Suphan Buri, Kamphaeng Phet, Chachoengsao, Chai Nat, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, and Phichit.
Meanwhile, 38 provinces registered orange levels, indicating pollution levels from 37.8 to 74.2 µg/m³. Conversely, 19 provinces reported PM2.5 levels classified as good and moderate, ranging from 18.8 to 37.4 µg/m³, indicating they are safe to breathe.
Fifteen provinces reported moderate (yellow) levels, including Maha Sarakham, Ranong, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Surin, Roi Et, Phatthalung, Amnat Charoen, Si Sa Ket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Chumphon, and Songkhla.
Remarkably, four provinces reported good (green) air quality levels: Krabi, Phuket, Mae Hong Son, and Satun.
