Pathum Thani residents urge water pumping after 7 days of flooding

Khaosod•Society•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Residents in Lam Sam Kaeo, Pathum Thani, report stagnant water for seven days, leading to foul odors and requests for urgent drainage.

•Flooding has persisted for 7 days in Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality, Pathum Thani, particularly in Soi Bun Khum 4 and Moo 7.
•Darunee Watkaew and volunteers provided food and water to affected residents via rowing boats.
•Pilaiwan Phuangcharoen called on the Ministry of Interior and local officials to urgently resolve the drainage issue.

•On October 2, 2026, reports indicated that flooding in Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality had persisted for 7 days.
•Stagnant water in Soi Bun Khum 4 and Moo 7 has begun to rot, affecting the daily lives and travel of residents.
•The area is described as a basin-like depression and low-lying land adjacent to canals, causing slow drainage.
•Darunee Watkaew used personal funds to provide instant noodles, milk, canned fish, drinking water, and eggs to residents.
•Residents are requesting Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality to install water pumps to drain water into canals to restore road access.
•Pilaiwan Phuangcharoen stated that thousands of people are suffering and called for intervention from the Minister of Interior and the Governor.
•Pilaiwan Phuangcharoen noted that previous municipal administrations were able to resolve similar flooding within a few days.

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Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองลำสามแก้ว)

The local government body requested to manage water pumping and drainage in the affected area.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry whose Minister and Permanent Secretary were urged to help resolve the flood crisis.

Lam Sam Kaeo(ลำสามแก้ว)ℹ️

An area in Pathum Thani experiencing severe flooding for 7 days.

Soi Bun Khum 4(ซอยบุญคุ้ม 4)

A specific location in Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality heavily impacted by stagnant water.

Moo 7(หมู่ 7)

A residential area in Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality affected by flooding.

Khukhot Subdistrict(ต.คูคต)

The subdistrict where Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality is located.

Lam Luk Ka District(อ.ลำลูกกา)ℹ️

The district in Pathum Thani province where the flooding is occurring.

Pathum Thani Province(จ.ปทุมธานี)ℹ️

The province where the reported flooding is taking place.

Khlong Bun Khum 4(คลองบุญคุ้ม 4)

A canal mentioned as a target for water drainage systems in the past.

Darunee Watkaew(ดารุณี วัดแก้ว)

Former Mayor of Lam Sam Kaeo Municipality who provided relief supplies to flood victims using personal funds.

Pilaiwan Phuangcharoen(พิไลวรรณ พ่วงเจริญ)

Former Chairperson of the Lam Sam Kaeo Municipal Council who urged high-ranking officials to resolve the flooding.