"Governor of Bangkok" is the official title. He revealed that the flood situation in Bangkok is starting to improve and is currently in the recovery phase. He is confident that this week's forecasted rainfall will not cause severe flooding and is not a cause for concern. "Northern water and tidal influence" refers to combined effects of river inflows and sea tides.
At 10:40 a.m. on 4 October 2026, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, spoke about the flood situation in the city, stating that water levels in major canals have improved except for the Prawet Burirom Canal, which affects Rom Klao, Lat Krabang, and Saphan Sung areas. Water must be drained through this canal. Floodwaters in Rom Klao and Lat Krabang have been pumped out, lowering water levels by 50 centimeters.
Meanwhile, the vehicle shelter center is now accessible. It is expected that by 5 October 2026, the situation will significantly improve and recovery efforts will begin. Currently, the city is in the recovery phase, accelerating drainage of remaining water. He acknowledged that many villages remain flooded with slow drainage, so the BMA will pump water out there, while in villages where pumping is complete, such as Kheha Khlong Chan, rehabilitation is underway. However, large amounts of trash have been found, so the BMA is working with the Ministry of Defence to organize waste collection. The flood situation in Bangkok is gradually improving.
When asked when the Kheha Rom Klao area will be completely dry, Governor Chadchart said it covers more than 2,000 rai (approximately 790 acres), so it is impossible to dry all at once. Some areas are already drying, and by 5 October, about 80 percent of the area is expected to be dry. The situation will gradually improve with recovery divided into four zones, involving multiple agencies sharing responsibility.
Governor Chadchart also commented on the rainfall forecast for Bangkok over the next one to two days, saying that preparations are underway to release as much water as possible. According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, about 30 millimeters of rain is expected. If the rain is not prolonged, there may be some additional water, but it is not a cause for serious concern. Weather conditions will be monitored closely.
Asked whether the flood situation in Bangkok might repeat last week's severity, Governor Chadchart said they need to wait for the current weather forecast. However, the rainfall is not expected to be as heavy as before, when 300 millimeters fell continuously across the city. He confirmed a repeat of that scenario is unlikely, as that event involved three days of continuous heavy rain. The upcoming rain is expected to be normal monsoon levels, and northern water and tidal surges can be managed. For example, when northern and tidal waters rise, authorities monitor residents along the Chao Phraya River, especially those outside flood barriers. The BMA is maintaining and reinforcing sandbag barriers.
When asked why just half an hour of rainfall caused more road flooding than previous storms, Governor Chadchart explained it was due to existing water accumulation in the area. Canals are full, so additional rainwater quickly overflows. Although water had been released earlier and there were water retention areas, ground saturation meant the soil could not absorb more water.
When asked if tidal surges would affect drainage, Governor Chadchart said that tidal water and northern inflows are similar types of water flowing into the Chao Phraya River. Currently, this does not cause problems because flood barriers still have sufficient capacity. The Meteorological Department forecasts no need to worry, as northern water volumes are not high and the situation can be managed. He urged the public not to be concerned about this issue.