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East Bangkok Residents Demand Water Drainage as Floods Persist
Thai Ch8•17:31•Disasters•
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Residents in Khlong Sam Wa district report stagnant floodwaters for over two weeks, alleging that drainage gates to a nearby monkey cheek reservoir remain closed.
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Events
September 25, 2026: Canal embankment at Khlong Phra Ratchadamri collapses, flooding the community.
September 27, 2026: Rainfall decreases, but water levels in the village remain high.
September 28-30, 2026: Khlong Sam Wa district officials visit to provide food and assess the situation.
October 10, 2026: Residents report water has remained stagnant for 16 days and call for the opening of drainage gates.
Who & What's Involved
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)Khlong Sam Wa District OfficeNong Chok District OfficeWaree Phirom Monkey Cheek ReservoirKhlong Phra RatchadamriPhet (Resident/Pilot)Tuenjai (Community Leader)
Topics
Urban FloodingWater ManagementInfrastructure FailureEnvironmental ProtectionCommunity Grievances
Locations
Khlong Sam Wa, BangkokSoi Bueng Nai PhonPracha Ruam Jai 43Waree Phirom Park