Chadchart apologizes for official scolding elderly man in Lat Krabang

Thairath•Politics•11d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt apologized for an official's behavior toward an elderly citizen and provided updates on flood drainage in Lat Krabang.

•Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt apologized for an official in Lat Krabang scolding an elderly man who struggled with online flood relief registration.
•Chadchart Sittipunt ordered officials to speak politely to citizens and plans to recruit students to assist with registration.
•Water levels in Lat Krabang decreased by approximately 10 centimeters between October 2 and October 3, 2026.
•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is addressing flood issues in Saphan Sung district, specifically at Muang Thong Garden and Phrueksachat villages.

Overview

•Chadchart Sittipunt apologized to the public for an incident where a Lat Krabang official scolded an elderly man for not understanding online registration.
•Chadchart Sittipunt instructed officials to speak politely to citizens and prohibit such behavior from recurring.
•Chadchart Sittipunt proposed recruiting outside help, such as students, to assist citizens who are not proficient with online systems.
•Water levels in Lat Krabang dropped approximately 10 centimeters from October 2 to the morning of October 3, 2026, using 16 existing pumps and 4 high-speed pipes.
•Cleaning operations began at Khlong Chan on October 3, 2026, while solutions are being implemented for Muang Thong Garden and Phrueksachat villages in Saphan Sung.
•Chadchart Sittipunt clarified that the monkey cheek project was a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration initiative and not related to royal projects.
•Chadchart Sittipunt stated that expected rainfall of 30 millimeters between October 4 and October 10 is unlikely to cause significant problems in Lat Krabang.

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Key Entities

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

The Governor of Bangkok.

Organization

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The location where Chadchart Sittipunt spoke to the press.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กทม.)ℹ️

The city administration managing flood drainage and registration.

Place

Lat Krabang(ลาดกระบัง)ℹ️

An area experiencing flooding and where an official scolded an elderly citizen.

Khlong Chan(คลองจั่น)ℹ️

An area where cleaning operations were conducted.

Saphan Sung(สะพานสูง)ℹ️

A district where several villages still face flooding issues.

Muang Thong Garden Village(หมู่บ้านเมืองทองการ์เด้น)

A village in Saphan Sung district facing flooding problems.

Phrueksachat Village(หมู่บ้านพฤกษชาติ)

A village in Saphan Sung district facing flooding problems.

Policy

Monkey Cheek Project(โครงการแก้มลิง)

A flood management project initiated by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.