Deputy Minister of Interior Je Seth has ordered the mobilization of machinery to restore areas after floodwaters recede, while accelerating aid to victims. He warned of heavy rain in the South on 24-25 October, urging vigilance for flash floods in the region.
At 13:00 on 19 October 2026 at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Deputy Minister of Interior Je Seth chaired the second Situation Awareness Team (SAT) meeting of the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center for 2027. The meeting included Director-General Nirat Pongsitthaworn, Deputy Directors-General Chatchadaporn Boonpeeranuch and Chairat Kaewpiangphen, relevant provincial governors, DDPM executives, representatives from related agencies, regional disaster prevention centers, and provincial disaster prevention offices, attending both in person and via electronic media.
Deputy Minister Je Seth revealed that the flood situation in many areas is beginning to improve. Provinces must expedite restoration of affected areas, including cleaning homes, communities, public spaces, and transportation routes, removing waste and sewage, and repairing damaged public utilities. This will help residents return to normal life quickly. Alongside this, damage assessments and prompt victim assistance are ongoing. For areas still flooded, water drainage and river flow toward the sea must be accelerated to lessen impacts. Resources that have completed their tasks should be checked and repaired for redeployment to still-affected areas. Preparations must be made to handle potential upcoming emergencies. The DDPM is tasked with closely monitoring situations and enhancing response effectiveness, including resource support and victim assistance. The department will also follow up on public charity organizations’ relief efforts. Provinces facing operational difficulties or needing extra support may present issues and requests at meetings to consider appropriate assistance measures.
Weather forecasts indicate increased rainfall between 22 and 27 October 2026, with particularly heavy rain expected in the South on 24-25 October, which could trigger flash floods, landslides, and strong waves. Provinces from Prachuap Khiri Khan and 14 southern provinces have been instructed to closely monitor water situations. The Mae Klong river basin, covering Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon, remains under watch, especially low-lying areas along both riverbanks. Resources continue to be mobilized to speed water drainage into the Gulf of Thailand, especially from 27 to 31 October 2026.
"Provinces must closely monitor weather, rainfall, and water levels, coordinate with agencies and community leaders to warn residents in advance, and expedite water drainage and sewage problem resolution. Once situations improve, mobilize personnel, machinery, and communities to clean areas, remove waste and sewage, restore sanitation, and help residents resume normal life. The DDPM is to compile and summarize flood-related fatalities case by case and continue monitoring and addressing issues. If additional support is needed, contact the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center to ensure swift and effective assistance," said Deputy Minister Je Seth.
Director-General Nirat Pongsitthaworn additionally instructed all provinces still facing flood situations to classify data by area and estimate how many days each area will need to recover to normal conditions. They are to categorize by type, such as roads, homes, and low-lying areas, and report information to the DDPM daily.
