Saraburi Province experienced flash floods that inundated resorts in Thap Kwang Subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi District, near the border with Muak Lek District. Tourists stranded in the area were safely evacuated by authorities. Damage assessments are currently underway.
On 31 August 2026, reporters in Saraburi reported that during the past midnight (30 Aug 2026), heavy flash floods struck many areas in Saraburi Province, causing significant damage. Tourists, rescue units, local officials, and affected residents recorded videos on their mobile phones and shared them on social media.
In Thap Kwang Subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi District, bordering Muak Lek District, local residents and agencies, including monks and novices at a local temple, struggled to move belongings to escape the rushing floodwaters that were flooding the monastery quarters. Meanwhile, resorts in Cha-Om Subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi District, and in Muak Lek District—both popular tourist spots—were severely flooded by the flash floods, causing widespread damage. At one resort in Muak Lek, floodwaters swept away a pickup truck, submerging half of it, while tourists were present at the site.
Rescue units have already assisted three individuals, who are reported to be safe. Tourists have been gradually evacuated from the flooded areas and relocated to safer locations.
Local authorities in the two affected districts continue to monitor the flash floods, assess damage, assist residents, and facilitate evacuation routes to help tourists leave the flooded zones. So far, there have been no reports of injuries among residents or tourists. Most damage occurred to private resorts in both districts, as their locations are close to public canals where the flash floods overflowed the banks and caused the flooding. Some areas have now returned to normal conditions, and relevant officials are continuing inspections.