Incoming PM2.5 crisis heightens health concernsListen to this articleConstruction projects are cited as a key contributor to rising PM2.5 pollution levels. The Pollution Control Department reported on Monday that PM2.5 levels in Bangkok had reached the 'orange level' in 14 areas, showing an upward trend. Chanat KatanyuThailand is bracing for an air pollution crisis, with authorities warning that fine dust (PM2.5) levels are expected to rise nationwide through Jan 25, heightening health concerns. Regionally, the Northeast and Central regions are the most affected, with PM2.5 concentrations exceeding safety standards in nearly all monitored areas. Air pollution ranked as the top concern, cited by 42% of respondents, followed by climate change at 22% and waste pollution at 15%.

Source: Bangkok Post January 20, 2026 02:36 UTC