Govt: Chao Phraya Basin Can Still Handle Water Inflow

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government reports that the Chao Phraya Basin and four major dams still have sufficient capacity to manage water levels as of August 23, 2026.

•Four major dams currently have a combined remaining capacity of 9,999 million cubic meters.
•Water levels at station C.2 in Nakhon Sawan remain 6.62 meters below the riverbank.
•No floods were reported in 8 central provinces and Bangkok as of August 23, 2026.
•Tropical Storm Nara is expected to hit Guangxi, China, on August 24-25, 2026, without directly affecting Thailand.

Overview

•Four major dams including Bhumibol, Sirikit, Khwae Noi Bamrung Dan, and Pasak Jolasid have a total water volume of 14,783 million cubic meters, or approximately 60% of capacity.
•Water flow at station C.2 in Nakhon Sawan increased to 798 cubic meters per second from 648 cubic meters per second the previous day, but remains 6.62 meters below the riverbank.
•No flooding was reported in Bangkok and 8 provinces including Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan on August 23, 2026.
•Water management in Pathum Thani involves flowing 268 cubic meters per second through Sam Khok District, with diversions to the East and West fields.
•Tropical Storm Nara is expected to move ashore in Guangxi, China, between August 24–25, 2026, and will not have a severe impact on Thailand's overall weather.
•The Sub-committee for the Prevention and Resolution of Floods and Droughts for the Chao Phraya Basin group met on August 23 to prepare for the rainy season.
•Lalida Pritsiwattana advised residents in low-lying areas or flood-prone areas to monitor official weather and water updates.

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Key Quotes

Lalida Pritsiwattana

"The increasing water volume in some areas must be considered alongside the water levels and areas that can still accommodate water."

ตัวเลขปริมาณน้ำที่เพิ่มขึ้นในบางจุดต้องดูประกอบกับระดับน้ำและพื้นที่ที่ยังสามารถรองรับน้ำได้ด้วย

Lalida Pritsiwattana

"For people in the Chao Phraya Basin area, please periodically follow weather and water situation information from official agencies."

สำหรับประชาชนในพื้นที่ลุ่มเจ้าพระยา ขอให้ติดตามข้อมูลสภาพอากาศและสถานการณ์น้ำจากหน่วยงานทางการเป็นระยะ

Key Entities

Person

Lalida Pritsiwattana(ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who provided updates on the water situation in the Chao Phraya Basin.

Surasak Pancharoenworakul(สุรศักดิ์ พันธ์เจริญวรกุล)

Minister of Tourism and Sports and Chairman of the Sub-committee for the Prevention and Resolution of Floods and Droughts for the Chao Phraya Basin group.

Paradorn Pritsnananthakul(ภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and Advisor to the Sub-committee for the Prevention and Resolution of Floods and Droughts for the Chao Phraya Basin group.

Place

Bhumibol Dam(เขื่อนภูมิพล)ℹ️

One of the four main reservoirs in the Chao Phraya Basin.

Sirikit Dam(เขื่อนสิริกิติ์)ℹ️

One of the four main reservoirs in the Chao Phraya Basin.

Khwae Noi Bamrung Dan Dam(เขื่อนแควน้อยบำรุงแดน)

One of the four main reservoirs in the Chao Phraya Basin.

Pasak Jolasid Dam(เขื่อนป่าสักชลสิทธิ์)ℹ️

One of the four main reservoirs in the Chao Phraya Basin.

Chao Phraya Basin(ลุ่มเจ้าพระยา)

The river basin area being monitored for water levels and flood risks.

Guangxi(มณฑลกวางซี)ℹ️

A region in China where Tropical Storm Nara is expected to make landfall.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

One of the areas being monitored for flood situations.

Sing Buri(สิงห์บุรี)ℹ️