Flooding Hits Bangkok and 27 Provinces; Relief Efforts Underway

Flooding Hits Bangkok and 27 Provinces; Relief Efforts Underway

28 September 2026 — The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reports that flooding continues to affect Bangkok and 27 provinces. As of 6:00 a.m., the situation has impacted 151 districts, 792 subdistricts, 4,087 villages, and 576,449 households, affecting a total of 1,793,887 residents. DDPM has deployed personnel and disaster response equipment to assist residents and accelerate water drainage.

According to DDPM Director-General Theerapat Katchamat, water levels are rising in 11 provinces: Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, and Chon Buri.

Water levels remain steady in Bangkok and seven provinces, namely Uthai Thani, Lop Buri, Ang Thong, Nakhon Pathom, Chachoengsao, Trat, and Surin. Levels were falling in eight provinces: Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Saraburi, Samut Prakan, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Buri Ram, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Chaiyaphum was also listed as receding in the province-by-province breakdown, though omitted from the eight-province summary.

The highest numbers of affected households were recorded in Samut Prakan (259,824), Chon Buri (118,723), Pathum Thani (65,717), and Bangkok (52,000). Water levels are currently falling in Samut Prakan, rising in Chon Buri and Pathum Thani, and remaining steady in Bangkok.

The DDPM stated that it is coordinating with provincial and local authorities, police, military personnel, volunteers, and relief organizations. Rescue teams are using mobile pumps and other equipment to drain flooded areas, evacuate vulnerable residents to safe zones, and distribute clean drinking water. Relief efforts will continue as the situation is closely monitored.

Source: PR Thai Government 

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