Flooding Update: 17 Provinces and Bangkok Water Levels Receding

Thairath•Society•22d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reports that flooding persists in 17 provinces and Bangkok, though overall water levels are receding.

•As of October 22, 2026, flooding affects 17 provinces and Bangkok.
•A total of 384,469 households and 1,160,486 people have been impacted.
•Water levels are reported to be decreasing across the affected areas.
•The flooding was caused by heavy rainfall and runoff from the North joining water masses in the Central region.

Overview

•Heavy rainfall in several areas and water drainage from the North merging with water masses in the Central region caused the floods.
•As of October 22, 2026, at 06:00, floods cover 17 provinces, 64 districts, 473 sub-districts, and 3,423 villages, plus 2 districts and 14 sub-districts in Bangkok.
•The floods affected 384,469 households and 1,160,486 people, with reported deaths in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Prakan, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Bangkok.
•Water levels have decreased in the affected provinces and districts of Bangkok.
•Nirat Pongsittithawon directed provincial and regional offices of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation to assist citizens and accelerate damage surveys in areas where the situation is improving.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation continues to monitor weather and water situations closely.
•The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warns residents in risk areas to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The government agency monitoring the flood situation and coordinating recovery efforts.

Person

Nirat Pongsittithawon(นิรัตน์ พงษ์สิทธิถาวร)

The Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

Place

Phitsanulok(พิษณุโลก)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Bang Rakam district.

Nakhon Sawan(นครสวรรค์)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Chum Saeng and Tha Tako districts.

Uthai Thani(อุทัยธานี)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Mueang and Sawang Arom districts.

Nakhon Nayok(นครนายก)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Ongkharak and Ban Na districts with 6 deaths.

Prachinburi(ปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Si Maha Phot, Ban Sang, and Si Mahosot districts with 26 deaths.

Chachoengsao(ฉะเชิงเทรา)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Bang Nam Priao, Mueang, and Bang Khla districts with 8 deaths.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Phanat Nikhom district.

Lopburi(ลพบุรี)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Mueang district.

Suphan Buri(สุพรรณบุรี)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in 8 districts with 5 deaths.

Kanchanaburi(กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in 6 districts with 2 deaths.

Ang Thong(อ่างทอง)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Pa Mok, Chaiyo, Mueang, and Wiset Chai Chan districts.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya(พระนครศรีอยุธยา)

A province experiencing flooding in 14 districts with 1 death.

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Bang Sao Thong and Bang Bo districts with 9 deaths.

Nakhon Pathom(นครปฐม)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Bang Len, Sam Phran, and Nakhon Chai Si districts.

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in 8 districts with 1 death.

Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Mueang, Amphawa, and Bang Konthi districts with 2 deaths.

Krabi(กระบี่)ℹ️

A province experiencing flooding in Khlong Thom district.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

A capital city experiencing flooding in Lat Krabang and Nong Chok districts with 4 deaths.