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Bangkok governor warns of PM2.5 after Khlong Thom fire
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BANGKOK — 29 August 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected the response to a fire at Khlong Thom Center in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, saying the blaze was almost completely under control but hot spots and smouldering fires remained inside the building.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 29 August 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected the response to a fire at Khlong Thom Center in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, saying the blaze was almost completely under control but hot spots and smouldering
- Chadchart said crews were using excavators to clear access routes so firefighters could reach and extinguish fires inside the building
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were measured at about 0.4 parts per million, which remained within normal levels at the monitoring point.
- The main concern was particulate matter, particularly PM2.5
Summary
Chadchart said crews were using excavators to clear access routes so firefighters could reach and extinguish fires inside the building. The operation was being carried out with caution because the structure had sustained extensive damage.
Regarding concerns over smoke and toxic substances, Chadchart said preliminary monitoring had found no gases or toxic substances at worrying levels. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were measured at about 0.4 parts per million, which remained within normal levels at the monitoring point.