Bangkok Deputy Governor Pornprom explained the issue of being unable to collect garbage in heavily flooded areas is due to a shortage of personnel. Staff from other districts have been mobilized to assist. Meanwhile, the Deputy Director of the Drainage Department confirmed pipe cleaning, canal dredging, and tunnel maintenance are being carried out in preparation for the rainy season.
On 30 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Pornprom Na S. Wikitset, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, provided further clarification on waste management during the flood crisis. He said Bangkok faces challenges due to staff shortages caused by flooding and garbage trucks being unable to access heavily flooded areas. The initial solution was to request cooperation from districts not affected by flooding to send staff to help the heavily impacted districts. The Environment Office deployed garbage collection boats to heavily flooded areas and mobilized over a hundred staff to collect garbage in the water in Lat Krabang district. Additionally, community leaders were asked to coordinate with district offices if bulky waste collection was needed, and residents can also request collection via the Traffy Fondue app as usual.
Regarding vehicles obstructing traffic, the Municipal Inspection Office and police have been assigned to survey the areas and expedite vehicle removal. They have already cleared vehicles on Phetchaburi Road and will continue clearing areas along Ramkhamhaeng Road today.
Ms. Ketsarat Klankrong, Deputy Director of the Drainage Department, explained the preparedness for the rainy season. The department has cleaned drainage pipes, dredged canals, cleaned drainage tunnels and pumping stations, and maintained machinery, all to be completed before May each year, prior to the start of the rainy season. When rainfall forecasts are received from the Meteorological Department, water levels in main canals will be lowered accordingly. The department also monitors rainfall direction and intensity using Bangkok's radar systems installed in Nong Chok and Nong Khaem districts.
Regarding upstream water and tidal surges, Bangkok will be affected by water releases from the Chao Phraya Dam, which flows from Sam Khok district through the Chao Phraya River before reaching the Gulf of Thailand. Bangkok has prepared flood barriers along the Chao Phraya River, as well as water pumps and sandbags to manage the situation.
Mr. Miphon Punnawatcharapisan, Deputy Director of the Public Works Department, explained the repair of flood-damaged roads. Once floodwaters recede, the department will send staff to assess and inspect roads to repair them quickly for normal use. Repairs have already been done on Phetchaburi, Rama 9, Rama 4, Ratchadaphisek, and Din Daeng roads. Today, inspections are underway on Ramkhamhaeng Road and several other routes.
Following the debate, the Bangkok Metropolitan Council approved the motion and forwarded it to the executive branch for consideration and further action.