BANGKOK, Thailand – The Joint Information and Communication Center (JICC) has warned of increased rainfall from October 4–7, while authorities continue monitoring water levels and flood conditions in Bangkok and other affected provinces.
On October 3, Government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises stated that the Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in western Thailand, particularly in Kanchanaburi and Phetchaburi, as well as Prachin Buri in the East, the South from Chumphon onward, and parts of the North, where landslide risks remain a concern. He said that authorities will increase satellite weather monitoring from October 11 to 16, as Thailand prepares to host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group from October 12 to October 18.
On water management, Bueng Boraphet in Nakhon Sawan has exceeded capacity, resulting in ongoing discharges through the Chao Phraya Dam toward Ayutthaya. Residents in Ayutthaya are advised to move belongings to higher ground. Runoff from Ayutthaya will flow to Pathum Thani, which can still manage the increased water. Floodwaters in Prachin Buri are subsiding and moving toward Chachoengsao, which remains under close surveillance.
In Bangkok, Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana advised motorists to avoid flooded routes, including the Phahon Yothin Road border, Suwinthawong, Luang Phaeng, and Lat Krabang roads. Accelerated drainage has lowered water levels in Kheha Rom Klao by 30 centimeters, though Min Buri, Nong Chok, and Prawet districts remain under close observation. Bangkok residents can register for financial assistance through the Tang Rat application or the official city website.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation confirmed that compensation for damaged homes, occupational tools, and fatalities is available to residents in declared disaster zones. The department urges the public to beware of scammers and to use the 1784 hotline for official inquiries. The spokesperson added that Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul has instructed all agencies to coordinate operations, rotate staff to prevent fatigue, and ensure rapid and accurate information. (NNT)
