High tide has turned many roads into canals in Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan province, with water levels at some points reaching 60-80 cm. Residents complain about the rising water and are concerned that it will rise further tomorrow, which could affect some schools that have already reopened.
At 08:30 on 28 Oct 2026 GMT+7, reporters observed flooding caused by high tide in several areas of Samut Prakan province, especially in Phra Samut Chedi district. Water levels at some points reached 60-80 cm, making traffic movement difficult. On the two-lane Suksawat-Pom Prachul road, from Phra Samut Chedi intersection to the entrance of Piya Pattana Village (Soi Mo Bang), water covered the road surface over more than 4 kilometers, with some areas flooded 80-90 cm deep. Drivers had to proceed cautiously; some turned back to avoid the flooded route to prevent water damage to their vehicles.
Some motorcycles struggled to pass through the floodwaters; some stalled in the middle of the road and had to be pushed out of the water, while others were left parked by the roadside. Officials from Laem Fa Pha subdistrict municipality and the Pom Prachul Chom Klao naval base stood by to direct traffic through the flooded areas. They also prepared patrol vehicles and large 6-wheel trucks to transport people stranded along the roadside to their destinations.
A food vendor located along the Suksawat-Pom Prachul road said the high tide flooding today was severe and expected to worsen tomorrow. Having run her shop for over six years, she said the flooding always disrupts business as waves hit the shop and damage goods because of fast-moving vehicles. Although the water eventually recedes, it takes a long time, causing difficulties in selling products and causing items to float away.,Therefore, she has tied down her goods with chains or ropes to prevent them from drifting away in the water.
Regarding preparations for dealing with high tides, she regularly checks updates from the Navy Hydrographic Department’s page and Samut Prakan’s high tide warning page, enabling her to prepare in advance. Typically, high tides are strongest in late year months—October, November, and December—with occasional events in January. She constantly monitors the situation because sometimes she forgets to check and the flooding unexpectedly worsens, causing her investment in goods to be lost instantly, forcing her to start over.
Mr. Chalermphon Sitthipan, mayor of Laem Fa Pha subdistrict municipality, said today’s high tide flooding affected many areas. Although advance warnings had been issued, today’s tide rose higher than yesterday to 3.9 meters, and is expected to rise further tomorrow. The Suksawat-Pom Prachul road is a main route for residents, students, and university attendees, so the impact could be severe. He urged people to plan their travel carefully, noting there are several alternative routes. Officials have placed detour signs and are directing traffic with hand signals until conditions return to normal.
