The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issues a warning to six central provinces and Bangkok to closely monitor the situation. "High tide" From 28 February to 5 March 2026, residents in risk areas are advised to follow news updates and elevate their belongings to higher ground.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) announced that six central provinces—Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Prakan—as well as Bangkok, should closely monitor the high tide situation from 28 February to 5 March 2026.
The provinces have been instructed to promptly inform businesses and residents living along both sides of rivers, canals, and low-lying areas to watch water levels and prepare for potential disasters. They are also to coordinate with local authorities and related agencies to inspect water barriers and prepare disaster response equipment and machinery to assist residents 24 hours a day.
Mr. Theeraphat Kachamat, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), stated that the DDPM, as the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDPMC), received notification from the Hydrographic Department of the Royal Thai Navy under Announcement No. 4/2569 regarding water levels in the Chao Phraya River near the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters at Phra Chulachomklao Fort and nearby areas.
It is forecasted that between 28 February and 5 March 2026, from 05:00 to 09:00 hours, the high tide will peak, with water levels reaching approximately 1.80 to 1.90 meters above mean sea level. This exceeds the critical water level by about 0.10 to 0.20 meters, causing riverbanks to overflow and increasing water levels in rivers and canals, potentially flooding low-lying areas, communities outside water barriers, and places without permanent flood defenses.
The areas to closely monitor for high tide conditions include Bangkok and six central provinces:
1. Pathum Thani Province (Mueang Pathum Thani and Sam Khok districts)
2. Nonthaburi Province (Mueang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, and Bang Kruai districts)
3. Nakhon Pathom Province (Bang Len, Nakhon Chai Si, and Sam Phran districts)
4. Samut Sakhon Province (all districts)
5. Samut Songkhram Province (all districts)
6. Samut Prakan Province (Mueang Samut Prakan, Phra Samut Chedi, Phra Pradaeng, and Bang Bo districts)
The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDPMC), through the DDPM, has coordinated to notify these six central provinces and Bangkok to monitor the high tide situation closely. The provinces are urged to publicize the high tide periods and safety measures to the public.
They have also been asked to alert relevant agencies and private sector operators along rivers and canals—such as embankment construction, and restaurant businesses—as well as residents living along riverbanks and vulnerable low-lying areas to elevate their belongings, maintain vigilance, monitor the situation closely, and prepare disaster response equipment and teams to be stationed in risk areas for immediate assistance.
Residents can follow disaster alerts via the THAI DISASTER ALERT app and receive public disaster information on the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation's Facebook page DDPM X @DDPMNews. Those affected by the disaster can report incidents and request help via the Line app."DDPM Incident Reporting 1784"Add the Line ID @1784DDPM and call the 24-hour emergency hotline 1784 for rapid assistance coordination.
Information source: Facebook page of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation DDPM