Governor Chadchart acknowledged that although rain in Bangkok has decreased, monitoring remains necessary, especially along canals. He revealed that Ekkamai is now dry but expressed concern for Bang Kapi, On Nut, and Ramkhamhaeng. He expects traffic to return to normal within two days, but complete drying in communities will take two weeks. He noted that the Thonburi side is unlikely to be problematic too.
At 08:00 on 27 Sep 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, provided an overview of the rain and weather situation this morning at the Flood Prevention Center, Drainage Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) City Hall, Din Daeng, stating that currently, the monsoon trough and low-pressure areas have moved away from Bangkok toward the west (direction of Myanmar).
This has caused the rainfall in Bangkok and eastern regions to lessen, no longer as intense as in the past 2-3 days. The current rain is seasonal monsoon with light to moderate intensity, moving northeast, bringing rain to some areas such as Lat Krabang, while heavier rain has shifted to western Thailand.
Regarding flooding and canal water levels, canals near the Chao Phraya River have begun to recede, while main canals still showing high water levels in the red zone include Prem Prachakorn Canal, Ladprao Canal, Saen Saeb Canal, and Prawet Burirom Canal. This is due to obstacles where, even as water is pumped from main canals, water from surrounding areas continuously flows back in.
In areas where the situation has improved, such as Ekkamai, water has dried up thanks to pumping systems draining water through Khlong Toei into the Chao Phraya River.
For management and assistance measures, focus is on pumping water from Saen Saeb and Prawet Burirom canals from east to west to discharge into the Chao Phraya River. Once water levels in main canals decrease, pumping from smaller alleys can proceed. Citizens are advised to check routes before travel, and teams have been deployed to assist residents still trapped in Lat Krabang, Nong Chok, and Min Buri.
Later, at 09:20, the Bangkok Governor gave an interview at Don Mueang Airport regarding the rain and flooding situation in Bangkok, stating: "The situation has improved as the low-pressure area over Bangkok, which caused heavy rain for 2-3 days with up to 320 millimeters, has moved away. This rainfall was comparable to that in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. We have 200-300 million cubic meters of water to drain, which filled and overflowed canals and flooded various roads.
Today, the low-pressure area has shifted toward Myanmar, causing rain near Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces instead. In Bangkok, rainfall is now around 10-20 millimeters per day. Areas near canals will gradually improve, but drainage cannot be rapid because even when water is removed from canals, adjacent areas replenish water. These side areas will subside over several days.
A positive aspect is that flooded communities, such as Kheha Romklao with over 30,000 residents, experienced severe flooding on 26 Sep 2026, prompting many to evacuate. Evacuation centers were set up in the community but have become crowded with thousands relocating to King Mongkut's University of Technology Ladkrabang. The main challenge is caring for those still in the large community, estimated in the tens of thousands. Food and care are being provided, including for bedridden patients; 40-50 have been evacuated, but some remain and require urgent attention. We now have a full list of those affected."
When asked if there are areas needing special attention, Governor Chadchart said all flooded points require monitoring, especially those near canals such as Saen Saeb Canal in Bang Kapi, Prem Prachakorn Canal near Laksi, Prawet Canal, Lat Krabang, and Suan Luang districts.
Regarding whether inner-city flooded areas can be drained immediately, Governor Chadchart responded, "Some areas like Ekkamai are already drying, but we are concerned about outer areas such as Bang Kapi, On Nut, and Ramkhamhaeng. For communities to completely dry out, it will take about two weeks, but main roads should improve within two to three days."
Therefore, for government agencies, those able to work from home should do so. Even though roads are passable, some flooded spots may cause bottlenecks. Reducing travel will ease traffic congestion. The BMA has announced work-from-home for civil servants not involved in public services, and all over 400 BMA schools will close on 28 Sep 2026 for one day.
Reporters further asked about whether heavy rain shifting to Thonburi District is a concern. Governor Chadchart said it is not worrisome as drainage there is efficient and rapid. When asked about reports or numbers of fatalities from the event, Governor Chadchart said he has not received such reports.
Governor Chadchart also stated that the Prime Minister has ordered all agencies to cooperate. On 26 Sep 2026, several ministers visited the BMA center to collaborate, and the Defense Minister personally brought a GMC vehicle to Lat Krabang to assist.
