2025-02-13
This weekend continues to see variable air quality in Thailand. Bangkok is once again suffering from elevated pollution levels, while Chiang Rai and Phuket have more stable and favorable conditions.
Chiang Rai: Moderate air quality and continued cool nights
Friday: AQI 83 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 33°C, lowest 14°C.
Saturday: AQI 86 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 33°C, lowest 15°C.
Sunday: AQI 84 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 34°C, lowest 15°C.
Air quality in Chiang Rai remains moderate, but is slightly higher than the previous weekend. Sensitive groups may experience discomfort during extended outdoor activities. Nights remain cool, especially on Friday, so a jacket may be needed for evening activities.
Bangkok: Unhealthy air again over the weekend
Friday: AQI 109 – Unhealthy, highest temperature 34°C, lowest 26°C.
Saturday: AQI 103 – Unhealthy, highest temperature 35°C, lowest 26°C.
Sunday: AQI 91 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 33°C, lowest 26°C.
Bangkok is once again seeing a weekend of poor air quality, particularly on Friday and Saturday when the AQI is above 100. This means that sensitive people should limit their outdoor exposure. Sunday looks slightly better with moderate levels, but it is still important to be careful, especially when engaging in physical activity outdoors.
Phuket: Stable and continued good air quality
Friday: AQI 59 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 28°C, lowest 26°C.
Saturday: AQI 60 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 28°C, lowest 26°C.
Sunday: AQI 60 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 29°C, lowest 26°C.
Phuket continues to offer stable conditions with moderate air quality and even temperatures throughout the weekend. The risk of rain is low and humidity remains high, typical for the season.
Summary and recommendations
Chiang Rai has stable conditions with slightly higher AQI than last week. Sensitive individuals should be cautious, especially during extended outdoor activities.
Bangkok once again has elevated levels of air pollution, especially on Friday and Saturday. Limit outdoor physical activity, and sensitive individuals should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
Phuket continues to have stable and good conditions, and it is a good weekend for outdoor activities.
Air quality in Bangkok is slightly worse than last weekend, while Chiang Rai and Phuket show stability with minor changes.
What does AQI mean?
AQI (Air Quality Index) is an index that shows how healthy or unhealthy the air is. The higher the value, the worse the air quality. Values above 100 can negatively affect sensitive groups.
Source: Air quality data is taken from IQ Air.
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Text: The editorial staff
Image license: jplenio, Pixabay, original image