Dec 29, 2023
Bangkok Continues to Battle Severe Air Pollution Despite Reduced Traffic During New Year Holiday
Despite reduced traffic during the New Year holiday, Bangkok is facing severe air pollution issues, with 16 districts marked as red zones due to significant health risks. PM2.5 dust levels were recorded above 75 μg/m3 in these districts. Winter months tend to see worsening pollution due to crop burning, and the Cabinet has approved incentives to combat this.