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Latest Update: Floods Affect 27 Provinces and Bangkok Emergency Aid and Relief Efforts Underway

Local06 Oct 2026 16:10 GMT+7

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Latest Update: Floods Affect 27 Provinces and Bangkok Emergency Aid and Relief Efforts Underway

"Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation" (DDPM) Latest update on flooding in 27 provinces and Bangkok, with urgent efforts to assist and relieve affected residents.

Updated list of the 27 provinces and Bangkok areas currently affected by flooding.

On 6 Oct 2026, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthaworn, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, reported that heavy to very heavy rainfall in many areas recently, combined with water flowing down from the north adding to the central region’s water volume, has caused flooding in 27 provinces: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Nan, Phayao, Tak, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Sing Buri, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ang Thong, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Phetchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong, as well as Bangkok. The flood covers 126 districts, 999 subdistricts, 7,379 villages, impacting 1,149,285 households and 3,143,962 people (data from DDPM Operations Center, 6 Oct 2026, 06:00 hrs). These include:

Northern Region

  • Mae Hong Son province: Flooding in 4 districts—Mueang, Mae Sariang, Sob Moei, and Khun Yuam—affecting 6 subdistricts and 7 villages; water levels are receding.
  • Chiang Mai province: Flooding in Mae Chaem district, impacting 1 subdistrict and 1 village, affecting 3 households; water levels are receding.
  • Lamphun province: Flooding in Ban Hong district, affecting 1 subdistrict and 3 villages, with 200 households impacted; water levels are receding.
  • Nan province: Flooding in Ban Luang district, affecting 1 subdistrict and 1 village, impacting 5 households; water levels are receding.
  • Phayao province: Flooding in 2 districts—Mueang and Dok Khamtai—affecting 6 subdistricts and 28 villages, impacting 2 households; water levels are receding.
  • Tak province: Flooding in 2 districts—Mueang and Ban Tak—affecting 2 subdistricts and 7 villages, impacting 39 households; water levels are receding.
  • Nakhon Sawan province: Flooding in 12 districts—Phayuha Khiri, Takhli, Phai Sali, Lat Yao, Banphot Phisai, Kao Liao, Mueang, Chum Saeng, Tha Tako, Krok Phra, Chum Ta Bong, and Nong Bua—covering 88 subdistricts and 482 villages, affecting 10,905 households; water levels are receding.

Central Region

  • Uthai Thani province: Flooding in Mueang district, covering 10 subdistricts and 61 villages, affecting 2,200 households; water levels are receding.
  • Lopburi province: Flooding in Ban Mi district, covering 8 subdistricts and 33 villages, impacting 1,177 households; water levels are receding.
  • Chai Nat province: Flooding in 4 districts—Mueang, Manorom, Wat Sing, and Sapphaya—covering 26 subdistricts and 115 villages, affecting 6,211 households; water levels are stable.
  • Sing Buri province: Flooding in 3 districts—In Buri, Phrom Buri, and Mueang—covering 6 subdistricts and 18 villages, impacting 1,243 households; water levels are rising.
  • Suphan Buri province: Flooding in 10 districts—Bang Pla Ma, Song Phi Nong, Don Chedi, Sri Prachan, Mueang, Sam Chuk, U Thong, Doem Bang Nang Buat, Dan Chang, and Nong Ya Sai—covering 107 subdistricts and 933 villages, affecting 28,453 households; water levels are rising.
  • Kanchanaburi province: Flooding in 5 districts—Dan Makham Tia, Tha Muang, Tha Maka, Mueang, and Sangkhla Buri—covering 8 subdistricts and 45 villages, affecting 608 households; 2 deaths reported; water levels are receding.
  • Ang Thong province: Flooding in 6 districts—Pa Mok, Chaiyo, Mueang, Wiset Chai Chan, Samko, and Pho Thong—covering 43 subdistricts and 155 villages, affecting 2,203 households; water levels are rising.
  • Saraburi province: Flooding in 2 districts—Nong Khae and Wihan Daeng—covering 7 subdistricts and 21 villages, affecting 628 households; 1 death reported; water levels are receding.
  • Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province: Flooding in 16 districts—Sena, Bang Ban, Phak Hai, Bang Sai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bang Pa-in, Bang Pahan, Lat Bua Luang, Uthai, Nakhon Luang, Wang Noi, Tha Ruea, Phachi, Ban Phraek, Bang Sai, and Maha Rat—covering 205 subdistricts and 1,369 villages, impacting 56,284 households; 1 death reported; water levels are rising.
  • Samut Prakan province: Flooding in 6 districts—Bang Sao Thong, Phra Pradaeng, Bang Phli, Mueang, Bang Bo, and Phra Samut Chedi—covering 38 subdistricts and 382 villages, affecting 223,346 households; 8 deaths reported; water levels are rising.
  • Pathum Thani province: Flooding in 7 districts—Thanyaburi, Mueang, Sam Khok, Khlong Luang, Lam Luk Ka, Nong Suea, and Lat Lum Kaeo—covering 62 subdistricts and 510 villages, affecting 246,818 households; water levels are rising.
  • Nakhon Pathom province: Flooding in 3 districts—Nakhon Chai Si, Bang Len, and Sam Phran—covering 54 subdistricts and 412 villages, impacting 21,488 households; water levels are receding.
  • Ratchaburi province: Flooding in 9 districts—Photharam, Bang Phae, Mueang, Damnoen Saduak, Ban Pong, Wat Phleng, Chom Bueng, Pak Tho, and Suan Phueng—covering 69 subdistricts and 444 villages, affecting 17,613 households; water levels are rising.
  • Samut Songkhram province: Flooding in 3 districts—Mueang, Amphawa, and Bang Khonthi—covering 33 subdistricts and 255 villages, impacting 22,357 households; water levels are rising.
  • Phetchaburi province: Flooding in Kaeng Krachan district, covering 2 subdistricts and 5 villages, affecting 6 households; water levels are stable.

Eastern Region

  • Nakhon Nayok province: Flooding in 4 districts—Pak Phli, Mueang, Ban Na, and Ongkharak—covering 44 subdistricts and 482 villages, affecting 53,928 households; water levels are stable.
  • Prachinburi province: Flooding in 7 districts—Kabin Buri, Na Di, Mueang, Sri Maha Phot, Prachantakham, Ban Sang, and Si Mahosot—covering 65 subdistricts and 691 villages, impacting 58,606 households; 7 deaths reported; water levels are receding.
  • Chachoengsao province: Flooding in 11 districts—Bang Nam Priao, Bang Khla, Phanom Sarakham, Plaeng Yao, Tha Takiap, Mueang, Sanam Chai Khet, Ban Pho, Bang Pakong, Khlong Khuean, and Ratchasan—covering 93 subdistricts and 829 villages, affecting 63,071 households; water levels are rising.
  • Chonburi province: Flooding in 2 districts—Phanat Nikhom and Phan Thong—covering 12 subdistricts and 63 villages, impacting 2,781 households; water levels are receding.
  • Rayong province: Flooding in 2 districts—Klaeng and Mueang—covering 2 subdistricts and 27 villages, affecting 110 households; water levels are receding.

Bangkok

Flooding has affected 329,000 households in Bangkok, with 4 deaths reported; water levels are receding.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation continues to closely monitor the water situation. Director-General Mr. Nirat has instructed provincial DDPM offices and regional centers in the affected areas to mobilize forces to assist residents urgently, coordinate with relevant agencies to assess damages, and prepare recovery plans in areas where the situation is improving. They are also compiling data on those affected and preparing to provide aid promptly according to applicable policies and regulations.