Yutthana Nakruangsri explained that due to flooding at Kabin Buri Prison, coordination was made to use boats to relocate only the female inmates and those who are ill, approximately 60 people, to Sa Kaeo Prison. Inside, the prison is surrounded by walls, and water levels are not high enough to affect daily life.
On 27 September 2026, following reports of flooding inside Kabin Buri Prison requiring evacuation of over 350 inmates, Yutthana Nakruangsri, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Corrections, told Thairath Online that water levels rose this morning. The prison commander wanted to evacuate inmates for safety, so they coordinated with the military to bring GMC vehicles. Although the vehicles arrived, they stalled due to high water levels, so the plan changed to evacuate by boat. When contacting relevant agencies, they found boats were needed elsewhere for flood victims. Therefore, they relocated only 60 female inmates and one sick inmate first to Sa Kaeo Prison.
When asked about the situation inside the prison and remaining inmates, Yutthana said the prison is enclosed by walls, and before the flooding, pumps had been installed. Inside, water levels are about 20 cm. Since the prison has two-story dormitories, all inmates were moved to the second floor. Food, drinking water, and essential supplies remain normal, though inmates cannot go outside to walk. If water rises about 2 meters, they will consider relocating male inmates. He emphasized that inmates and staff are currently living normally, with Sa Kaeo Prison staff delivering about 300 meal boxes daily.
Yutthana also stated that the prisons affected by flooding in the Khlong Prem group are managing well. At Bangkok Remand Prison, water inside is about 20 cm deep. Water levels have receded at Khlong Prem Prison and Min Buri Special Prison, though visitations are still not allowed. Prisons unaffected by flooding are sending inmates to volunteer in flood prevention efforts.