Police Deputy Chief Samran visited the flooded Romklao Housing area to assist residents and ease their distress, applying lessons learned from the Hat Yai floods as operational guidelines.
Today (28 Sep 2026) at 13:30, Police Deputy Chief Samran Nuamma, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, visited the Romklao Housing area in Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, severely affected by flooding with many residents suffering. Accompanying him were Police Lieutenant General Nopsilp Poolsawat, Chief of the Police Office of the Commissioner; Police Major General Siriwat Deepho, Deputy Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Police; Police Major General Kiattikul Sonthinorn, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 2; Police Major General Prasong Anmanee, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 3; Police Major General Worawit Yannajinda, Commander of Patrol and Special Operations; Police Colonel Decho Sosuwanakul, Deputy Commander of Immigration Police Division 3; Police Colonel Natchapisit Siangwan, Superintendent of Romklao Police Station; and others to provide assistance.
The Deputy Commissioner and his team monitored the situation in Romklao Housing and surrounding communities, home to tens of thousands of residents. They found that the flooding in Romklao Housing remains a serious concern with high water levels in many areas, making travel difficult. Authorities are intensifying efforts to help residents relocate to shelters or safe zones, while delivering food, drinking water, and essential supplies to those still in the flooded area.
Today, Deputy Chief Samran boarded a boat through floodwaters to deliver 4,000 donated food boxes, drinking water, and necessary items to residents affected in Romklao Housing. He also visited Romklao Police Station, which has been opened as a temporary shelter for flood victims in the area, housing about 100 people daily. The station serves as a donation center for food, water, and supplies to support those in need. Coordination has been made with Police Lieutenant General Paiboon Chiamanukulkit, Acting Chief Medical Officer of the Police Hospital, to provide medical staff and equipment to care for residents at the shelter.
Deputy Chief Samran stated that the Royal Thai Police have used lessons from the Hat Yai flood response as operational guidelines, including assistance to residents, traffic management, and security. At night, drones are deployed for aerial surveillance to prevent crimes such as theft, especially in homes left vacant due to evacuation. The drones also monitor for any additional requests for help from residents. Collaboration with civil and private sectors involves boats and jet skis for water patrols to enhance security.
Additionally, plans are in place for post-flood recovery, including preparing to move vehicles blocking traffic, helping residents and belongings return home, and organizing volunteer police teams to clean houses and communities. Coordination with relevant agencies continues to support relief and restoration until the situation returns to normal.