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Conflict Erupts Over Flood Barriers in Nakhon Nayok and Pathum Thani
Thai Ch8•30:00•Disasters•
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Tensions rise as desperate villagers remove sandbag barriers to drain flooded homes, risking the closure of major roads and impacting neighboring provinces.
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Events
Residents of Moo 8 have been flooded for 9-10 days.
Canals 12 and 13 were partially opened on October 3, 2026.
Between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM on October 4, 2026, sandbags on Highway 305 were breached/removed.
Water flooded Highway 305, reaching depths of 15cm, causing traffic congestion.
Military and Highway Department officials repaired the barriers on October 4, 2026.
Deputy PM Ekniti visited Pathum Thani on October 4, 2026, to plan a 3-province water management meeting.
Who & What's Involved
Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) OngkharakDepartment of Highways Nakhon NayokKhlong Yai Subdistrict Administrative Organization (TAO)Ministry of FinanceRoyal Irrigation DepartmentNan Sikitri (Reporter)Yupin (Member of Khlong Yai TAO)Siripong (Village Headman of Moo 8)Nongyao (Retired Teacher)Ekniti Nitithanpraphas (Deputy PM and Finance Minister)
Topics
Flood ManagementInfrastructure ConflictInter-provincial CoordinationHumanitarian CrisisHighway 305
Locations
Ongkharak District, Nakhon NayokPathum ThaniBangkokHighway 305 (Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road)Khlong 16Khlong 12Khlong 13