Education Minister Prasert revealed that 155 schools in Bangkok remain flooded and cannot open for classes this week. Damage assessments are pending, with plans to request central budget funds for repairs. Efforts are underway to coordinate with vocational education to assist with cleaning and care for affected vehicles.
At 09:10 on 29 Sep 2026 at the Government House, Education Minister Prasert Chantraruangthong updated on aid for flood-affected schools. He said the Ministry of Education previously issued five measures to support schools impacted by flooding and authorized schools to decide on suspending classes due to ongoing waterlogging in many Bangkok and metropolitan area schools. He ordered damage assessments to request central budget support, noting that 155 Bangkok schools have been flooded for about 4-5 days, with foul odors developing. Additionally, schools are serving as shelters and parking spaces for affected residents. He instructed education agencies, especially those under the Ministry such as vocational education and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), to set up kitchens and assist with cleaning after floodwaters recede, while facilitating repairs for cars and motorcycles damaged by the flooding.
Minister Prasert also mentioned that the Pheu Thai Party has established a coordination center to provide assistance, and today they are distributing survival bags to help people in Bangkok and the surrounding metropolitan areas.
Furthermore, he reported visiting about five schools in Bangkok where floodwaters remain high. He noted this timing is somewhat favorable as many secondary schools are already on break, leaving primarily primary schools needing to postpone exams. He confirmed that classes definitely cannot resume this week. The situation and damage assessments must be re-evaluated after the waters recede to determine when schools can reopen and quantify the extent of damage.