Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reports that flooding still affects 80 communities in 9 districts. Efforts are underway to expedite drainage as quickly as possible. Restoration of Romklao Housing is expected within 4-5 days. Officials emphasize that flood victims and those isolated by floodwaters who cannot live normally are eligible for compensation.
8 Oct 2026 10:00 GMT+7 Mr. Kriangkrai Siwasiriyangkul, Director of Water Quality Management Operations, Water Quality Management Office, Drainage Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, held a press briefing at the Joint Information and Communication Center (JICC) in the Naree Samosorn Building, Government House, on the flood situation in Bangkok. He reported that currently, no main roads in Bangkok remain heavily flooded, with only moderate water accumulation on Luang Paeng Road and Chalong Krung Road.
Additionally, the BMA surveyed communities still experiencing floodwaters and found 80 communities across 9 districts: Sai Mai, Nong Chok, Khlong Sam Wa, Khan Na Yao, Bueng Kum, Min Buri, Saphan Sung, Lat Krabang, and Prawet. The BMA plans to accelerate drainage from these eastern communities as quickly as possible. Water will be drained from communities through drainage pipes into branch canals and smaller canals, then forwarded to main canals and finally discharged into the Chao Phraya River.
At the same time, Bangkok is monitoring and working to lower water levels in main canals to the lowest possible to improve capacity for community runoff, especially if further rainfall occurs. For low-lying areas, the BMA will establish enclosed zones and flood barriers and continuously pump water out into canals. It expects to manage the flood situation in the eastern areas to improve within the next week.
Regarding today’s (8 Oct 2026) Chao Phraya River water level, the peak is expected at 17:44 hrs, with the Hydrographic Department forecasting a level of 1.97 meters above mean sea level. Bangkok’s flood barriers average about 3 meters above mean sea level, which remains sufficient to handle the situation with no cause for concern.
Regarding restoration of Romklao Housing, the BMA has coordinated with the Ministry of Defense to conduct cleanup and restoration after floodwaters recede. Completion is expected within 4-5 days. Two large waste collection points have been set up by zones, with staff, equipment, and tools mobilized from surrounding areas to support waste removal. As of 6 Oct 2026, 720 tons of waste have been collected, totaling 3,118 tons accumulated, averaging about 346 tons per day.
Additionally, the BMA has received cooperation from the Military Vocational School to inspect electrical equipment inside homes and provide services and facilitation for residents’ travel and vehicle use.
Regarding online registration for aid, 62,483 people have registered. Most requests are for living expenses assistance, followed by home repair costs and work tools or occupational capital. Districts with the highest registrations are Lat Krabang, Bang Kapi, and Sai Mai, respectively.
As for compensation criteria, the BMA offers up to 9,000 baht for homes flooded for no more than 7 days with damaged property. For homes flooded over 7 days even without property damage, compensation is also 9,000 baht. If homes are isolated by floodwaters preventing normal living for up to 7 days, compensation is 5,000 baht.
The BMA has improved the registration system on its website, removing requirements to attach ID card and house registration copies if the current address matches the registration. No deed copy is required in these cases. Residents submitting in person at district offices are asked to bring their original ID cards for verification. If an ID card is lost, district officials will assist to facilitate the process.
