Arsit has ordered provincial governors nationwide to implement three urgent measures to manage flooding: "Enhance proactive flood monitoring and management - Integrate all sectors for immediate response - Continuously disseminate factual information." He emphasized giving the highest priority to the lives and property of the public.
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On 25 Sep 2026, Arsit Sampanarat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, disclosed that the Meteorological Department issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning across Thailand, effective from 25 to 27 Sep 2026, with many areas likely to experience heavy rainfall and accumulation.
"Currently, heavy rain is occurring, and some areas are facing flooding, overflowing riverbanks, and flash floods, impacting people's daily lives and travel."
Arsit stated he has instructed all provincial governors to implement three urgent measures to prevent widespread impacts on people's lives and property and to ensure swift and effective management of the situation: 1. "Enhance proactive flood monitoring and management" by closely tracking rainfall, water volume, water levels, and risk areas, especially lowlands, riversides, foothills, and previously flood-affected zones. They must forecast the situation in advance and prepare personnel, machinery, equipment, evacuation points, and shelters to assist people promptly. "The utmost priority is maintaining the safety of people's lives and property."
2. Assign the provincial Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) offices as the lead agencies to integrate with district chiefs and all sectors, including government agencies, local administrative organizations, foundations, volunteers, rescue units, and relevant bodies, to closely monitor the situation. They must update data on risk areas, affected zones, and water conditions, prepare emergency response plans, alert systems, evacuation protocols, and assistance efforts. They should ready and mobilize disaster machinery and personnel for immediate operations. If the situation is assessed as severe, they must promptly report to provincial governors for orders and mobilize resources immediately.
3. Assign the provincial public relations offices as the primary mechanism to communicate and raise awareness among the public by integrating information with the provincial DDPM offices and related agencies. This ensures the public "receives factual updates" to act safely and prepare for potential situations, emphasizing that people should follow official information and heed local agency advice for safety.
"The National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center has stationed staff ready to facilitate information provision and receive emergency reports via the 1784 hotline 24 hours a day," Arsit said.