Safety
Minister Orders Forest Department to Assist Flood-Stricken Areas in Sa Kaeo and Chachoengsao
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin has mobilized the Royal Forest Department to support flood relief efforts in eastern Thailand.
On September 27, 2026, Thai Post reported that Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, has issued a directive to the Royal Forest Department to deploy personnel to assist residents affected by severe flooding. The operation is currently focused on the provinces of Sa Kaeo and Chachoengsao.
According to the report, the Minister has instructed all agencies under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to collaborate with provincial authorities and local government organizations. The primary objectives of these teams are to evacuate residents, with a specific focus on vulnerable groups, and to assist in moving personal belongings to higher ground. The Minister emphasized that these efforts should be carried out across all regions, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country where flood conditions are critical.
For residents and travelers in these areas, this directive indicates that flood-related disruptions to infrastructure and local services are ongoing. Those currently in or planning to visit Sa Kaeo or Chachoengsao should monitor local news for evacuation notices and road closures. While the government is actively coordinating relief, the full extent of the impact on transportation routes and public safety remains to be confirmed. Travelers are advised to follow instructions from local authorities and avoid flooded areas until conditions stabilize.
