Bangkok Transfers Flood Relief Funds to 165,045 Households

Summary of the latest flood relief assistance: Bangkok has successfully transferred flood relief payments to 165,045 households.

At 18:12 on 15 Oct 2026, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) posted on FacebookBangkok Metropolitan Administrationstating that BMA updated the progress of registrations and payments for flood relief assistance in Bangkok through the government app and the website https://claim.bangkok.go.th as of 15 Oct 2026, summarizing the latest assistance figures as follows.

Via the government application (data from 31 districts)

• 255,600 households have been approved.
• 139,113 households have been approved for 9,000 baht compensation.
• 116,487 households have been approved for 5,000 baht compensation.
• Total approved amount is 1,834,450,000 baht as of 15 Oct 2026, 17:00.

Via the website https://claim.bangkok.go.th

• There are 112,094 applications registered for assistance.
• These are currently under data verification and eligibility review.

Top 5 districts with the highest registrations:

1. Lat Krabang: 17,404 applications

2. Bang Kapi: 11,501 applications

3. Sai Mai: 9,655 applications

4. Khlong Sam Wa: 7,188 applications

5. Min Buri: 6,085 applications

Most requested types of assistance by applicants:

• Living expenses: 77,886 applications
• Home repair costs: 59,936 applications
• Tools or capital for livelihoods: 31,045 applications
• Temporary accommodation: 16,893 applications
• Medical expenses: 1,347 applications

Progress of relief fund transfers in Bangkok

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and Government Savings Bank have successfully transferred relief funds to 165,045 flood-affected households in Bangkok (as of 15 Oct 2026, 08:30) to help alleviate expenses and hardships of those impacted.

Registration and eligibility verification are ongoing. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will continue to monitor progress and coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure affected residents receive assistance according to criteria as quickly as possible.

Thanks to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Facebook page.