Pattaya —
Pattaya holds the top spot for the highest PM2.5 health-hazardous dust level as of November 5th, 2023.
The concentration of extra-small particles has surged to 154 micrograms per cubic meter in Pattaya, far above the safety threshold of 50 micrograms per cubic meter, according to the IQAir website on November 5th, 2023.
AQI (Air Quality Index) levels surpassing 100 fall into the “unhealthy” (red) category, while those exceeding 200 are classified as “very unhealthy” (purple). Beyond 300, they are deemed “hazardous.”
The province in Thailand with the highest levels of pollution was Samut Sakhon province. Additionally, areas in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan were also noted for elevated levels.
Meanwhile, Thailand ranks 25th globally for air quality, with an average AQI of 75, indicating PM2.5 levels exceeding international standards.
The top 10 cities with the worst air in Thailand as of November 5th, 2023, are as follows:
- Pattaya, Chonburi – AQI 154
- Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi – AQI 120
- Banglamung District, Chonburi – AQI 120
- Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima – AQI 118
- Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani – AQI 116
- Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi – AQI 105
- Thawi Watthana District, Bangkok – AQI 105
- Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok – AQI 102
- Bang Na District, Bangkok – AQI 99
- Mae Sot District, Tak – AQI 97
Relevant officials and agencies have not issued an official explanation as of press time for what they believe is the cause of the poor air quality in the Pattaya and Banglamung area over this past weekend but rainstorms expected over the next week are believed to bring at least some relief.
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