Flood Update: 17 Provinces Still Affected as Bangkok Water Levels Begin to Recede

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) provided the latest update, reporting that flooding remains in 17 provinces and Bangkok. Overall water levels are beginning to decline as efforts accelerate to drain stagnant water and restore assistance to help residents return to normal life as soon as possible.

On 22 Oct 2026, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthaworn, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, revealed that heavy to very heavy rainfall in several areas, combined with water drainage from the northern region joining the central region's water volume, has resulted in flooding in 17 provinces: Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Lopburi, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Krabi, as well as Bangkok. The situation affects 64 districts, 473 subdistricts, 3,423 villages, and in Bangkok 2 districts and 14 subdistricts. A total of 384,469 households comprising 1,160,486 people have been impacted (according to DDPM data as of 22 Oct 2026 06:00 GMT+7). The affected areas include:

Northern Region

• Phitsanulok Province: Bang Rakam District, 3 subdistricts, 5 villages, 45 households affected, water levels decreasing.
• Nakhon Sawan Province: 2 districts, Chum Saeng and Tha Tako, totaling 4 subdistricts and 37 villages, 517 households affected, water levels decreasing.
• Uthai Thani Province: 2 districts, Mueang and Sawang Arom, with 11 subdistricts and 35 villages, 240 households affected, water levels decreasing.

Eastern Region

• Nakhon Nayok Province: 2 districts, Ongkharak and Ban Na, with 12 subdistricts and 117 villages, 23,835 households affected, 6 fatalities, water levels decreasing.
• Prachinburi Province: 3 districts, Si Maha Phot, Ban Sang, and Si Mahosot, totaling 12 subdistricts and 91 villages, 23,641 households affected, 26 fatalities, water levels decreasing.
• Chachoengsao Province: 3 districts, Bang Nam Priao, Mueang, and Bang Khla, with 18 subdistricts and 224 villages, 20,156 households affected, 8 fatalities, water levels decreasing.
• Chonburi Province: Phanat Nikhom District, 5 subdistricts, 37 villages, 455 households affected, water levels decreasing.

Central Region

• Lopburi Province: Mueang District, 2 subdistricts, 8 villages, 142 households affected, water levels decreasing.
• Suphanburi Province: 8 districts including Bang Pla Ma, Song Phi Nong, Don Chedi, Si Prachan, Mueang, Sam Chuk, U Thong, and Doem Bang Nang Buat, totaling 57 subdistricts and 548 villages, 23,793 households affected, 5 fatalities, water levels decreasing.
• Kanchanaburi Province: 6 districts including Dan Makham Tia, Mueang, Sangkhla Buri, Tha Muang, Si Sawat, and Bo Phloi, with 12 subdistricts and 30 villages, 470 households affected, 2 fatalities, water levels decreasing.
• Ang Thong Province: 4 districts, Pa Mok, Chaiyo, Mueang, and Wiset Chai Chan, with 29 subdistricts and 142 villages, 1,367 households affected, water levels decreasing.
• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province: 14 districts including Sena, Bang Ban, Phak Hai, Bang Sai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bang Pa-in, Bang Pahan, Lat Bua Luang, Uthai, Nakhon Luang, Wang Noi, Ban Phraek, Bang Sai, and Maha Rat, comprising 187 subdistricts and 1,226 villages, 72,888 households affected, 1 fatality, water levels decreasing.
• Samut Prakan Province: 2 districts, Bang Sao Thong and Bang Bo, with 6 subdistricts and 38 villages, 2,100 households affected, 9 fatalities, water levels decreasing.
• Nakhon Pathom Province: 3 districts, Bang Len, Sam Phran, and Nakhon Chai Si, totaling 49 subdistricts and 385 villages, 19,058 households affected, water levels decreasing.
• Ratchaburi Province: 8 districts including Photharam, Mueang, Damnoen Saduak, Ban Pong, Wat Phleng, Chom Bueng, Pak Tho, and Bang Phae, with 31 subdistricts and 243 villages, 11,689 households affected, 1 fatality, water levels decreasing.
• Samut Songkhram Province: 3 districts, Mueang, Amphawa, and Bang Khonthi, with 33 subdistricts and 255 villages, 15,870 households affected, 2 fatalities, water levels decreasing.

Southern Region

• Krabi Province: Khlong Thom District, 2 subdistricts, 2 villages, water levels decreasing.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area

Bangkok: 2 districts, Lat Krabang and Nong Chok, totaling 14 subdistricts, 168,203 households affected, 4 fatalities, water levels decreasing.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) continues to closely monitor weather and water conditions. The Director-General has instructed provincial DDPM offices and regional centers in affected areas to assist residents, conduct damage assessments, and collaborate with relevant agencies to restore areas where the situation is easing. They are also tasked with compiling data on those affected and providing aid promptly according to regulations. Residents in risk zones are advised to remain vigilant against flash floods and mountain runoff and to closely follow official announcements.

Source:Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation