Update "2026 Flood Relief Funds" The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) announced that today it will transfer aid to an additional 38,194 households across 16 provinces and Bangkok, with payments of 9,000 and 5,000 baht respectively.
On 30 Oct 2026, Mr. Nirat Pongsitthaworn, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, revealed that the relief payments for those affected by flooding have been managed and transferred by the DDPM, Government Savings Bank, and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to many areas.
Today, relief funds will be transferred to 38,194 affected households: 23,462 households will receive 9,000 baht and 14,732 households will receive 5,000 baht, totaling 284,818,000 baht. The aid covers 16 provinces and Bangkok, including Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Saraburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Chachoengsao, Prachinburi, Nakhon Nayok, Sa Kaeo, Buriram, Sisaket, Khon Kaen, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Samut Sakhon, and Phang Nga.
The DDPM has sent verified data of affected individuals approved by the provinces and Bangkok to the Government Savings Bank. For Bangkok alone, relief funds will be transferred to 10,169 households.
The Government Savings Bank will begin gradually transferring funds to citizens' bank accounts linked to their national ID numbers from 11:00 a.m. onwards. Citizens are advised to check their bank accounts for the transfers.
Information courtesy of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Facebook page (DDPM)