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Bangkok Warns of Poor Air Quality: Work From Home

1/12/2026

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  • The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) warns air quality will worsen from January 9 to 17 due to low ventilation.
  • PM2.5 levels are expected to be high-risk from January 12 to 15.
  • BMA asks government and private-sector staff to work from home on January 12 and 13 to cut vehicle emissions.
  • A low-emission zone will restrict large trucks across all 50 districts.
  • Residents should monitor forecasts via the AirBKK app.