Residents in Buriram are severely affected by flooding in six districts near the Thailand-Cambodia border, impacting over 1,000 households and damaging more than 10,000 rai of agricultural land.
On 26 September 2026, reporters stated that the Buriram Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command summarized the flood situation caused by a strong low-pressure system between 23-27 September 2026, which led to flooding beginning on 24 September 2026.
Buriram province has six affected districts, encompassing 131 subdistricts and 1,123 households. Floodwaters have inundated 184 homes, impacting 3,924 residents. Agricultural damage includes 7,015 rai of rice fields, 2,045 rai of horticulture, 211 rai of orchards, 65 animal pens, 5 granaries, 24 fish ponds, and livestock losses of 331 cattle, 208 pigs, and 3,000 poultry. Infrastructure damage includes 19 roads, one school, two dams, and one bridge.
The affected districts are: Ban Kruat with 2 subdistricts, 4 villages, 195 households, and damage to 3 roads; Lahan Sai with 6 subdistricts, 87 villages, 180 households, 4,000 rai of rice fields, 1,800 rai of field crops, more than 3,000 livestock, damage to 1 road and 1 school; Prakhon Chai with 3 subdistricts, 1 village, 3 households, and 1 bridge; Non Din Daeng with 1 subdistrict, 3 villages, 60 households, and 1 bridge; Nang Rong with 1 subdistrict, 2 villages, 60 households, and 461 rai of rice fields; and Chaloem Phra Kiat with 5 subdistricts, 33 villages, 652 households, 2,454 rai of rice fields, 245 rai of field crops, 211 rai of orchards, 55 animal pens, 5 granaries, 24 fish ponds, over 400 cattle and pigs, damage to 15 roads, and 2 water retention structures.
Currently, light to moderate rainfall continues intermittently across all six districts. Some areas have seen water levels begin to recede. However, if rainfall persists, damage is expected to spread further, especially to agricultural zones and vulnerable areas under close monitoring that may face increased impact.
In response, Buriram province and all relevant agencies, both public and private, remain vigilant and continue monitoring the situation to provide ongoing assistance. The Provincial Agriculture Office has instructed district agricultural offices to closely monitor the situation, encourage farmers to register or update their agricultural records, and disseminate information on procedures and criteria for emergency disaster aid under Ministry of Finance regulations to prepare for timely assistance.