Phanat Nikhom is severely affected as floodwaters inundate government buildings and residents' homes, with water reaching over 1 meter in some places. Officials are rushing to provide aid.
On 27 September 2026, reports indicate that the flooding situation in Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province, remains critical after a large volume of water rapidly surged into the area. In particular, the Phanat Nikhom municipal zone saw sudden water level rises ranging from about 30-60 cm up to 100 cm in some spots, with strong currents.
The floodwaters have submerged government offices and homes, with many residents describing this event as extremely severe and catching them off guard, leaving them only able to quickly move belongings and valuables to higher ground.
This flood crisis has caused multiple hardships, impacting both the economy and commerce. The Jak San market, a renowned economic hub of Phanat Nikhom and Chonburi, was flooded nearly 1 meter deep, forcing shops to close and halting trade immediately. Transportation has become difficult due to high floodwaters, leaving many residents unable to travel outside. Property damage includes homes, commercial buildings, and possessions harmed by the sudden influx of water.
Additionally, private schools in the area have announced a temporary closure of at least three days (28–30 September), with expectations that other schools may also follow suit.
Regarding aid efforts, Chayaphon Rattanavisutthikul, Phanat Nikhom district chief, along with military personnel, police, and volunteers from the Sawang Thueang Phanat Nikhom rescue group, as well as neighboring provinces, have deployed manpower and boats to urgently assist residents. The focus is on vulnerable groups such as bedridden patients and elderly people unable to care for themselves, with continuous delivery of food and drinking water to those stranded at home.
The greatest concern remains that continued rainfall could raise water levels further, as Phanat Nikhom serves as a catchment area for water from Ban Bueng and Nong Yai districts before flowing on to Phan Thong District and eventually draining into the Bang Pakong River.
