In the past few days, air pollution in Bangkok has been especially high.
For families with kids — and especially babies or toddlers — this changes daily plans completely.
One of the main reasons for these pollution spikes is seasonal agricultural burning, including the burning of sugarcane fields by farmers, which significantly increases PM2.5 levels across the region.
On days like this, the safest option is often to stay at home with air purifiers running continuously.
But we also know that staying inside all day isn’t always realistic — especially with young children.
Over time, we’ve learned how to adjust our routines during high pollution days — without adding stress for kids or parents.
Stay home first — and that’s okay
When air quality is very poor, staying at home with air purifiers turned on is often the best choice for children.
Home offers:
- controlled air quality
There’s nothing wrong with choosing a quiet day indoors — especially during severe pollution.
If you do go out, choose places with clean air
If you still want or need to go out, it’s important to be intentional about where you go.
During high pollution days, we only consider places that:
- are fully indoor
- use air purifiers continuously
- keep doors and windows closed
That way, kids can still move and play — without unnecessary exposure.
Look for air purifiers — we made it easier
Knowing which places actually use air purifiers makes a big difference.
That’s why we added a dedicated Air Purifier filter to the PlayCircle map.
It helps parents quickly find kid-friendly cafés, indoor playgrounds, and family spaces where air purifiers are available.
On pollution days, this filter removes guesswork and helps families make safer choices.