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This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the relationship between socio-economic status and exposure to PM2.5 air pollution in Bangkok. Based on a study of five districts and 400 participants, it finds that informal workers and low-income residents face higher exposure and more health symptoms, while public perception of air quality often contradicts government monitoring data.

This policy brief examines the relationship between air pollution exposure, socioeconomic status, and public perception in Bangkok. It highlights that informal workers and low-income individuals face higher health risks and exposure, while public awareness of air quality often contradicts official government monitoring data.