Family Navigates Severe Flooding to Reach Medical Care in Chachoengsao
Parents in Chachoengsao transported their autistic son through chest-high floodwaters in a plastic basin to ensure he reached a scheduled hospital appointment.
On October 6, 2026, a family in the Sanam Chai Khet district of Chachoengsao province undertook a perilous journey to secure medical care for their autistic son. According to a report by Khaosod English, the parents were forced to carry the child in a large plastic basin through chest-high floodwaters in Ban Bang Phaniang, Village 2, Khu Yai Mi subdistrict, to reach a hospital for a pre-scheduled appointment.
This incident highlights the severe impact of ongoing flooding in rural areas of Thailand, where infrastructure can become impassable, complicating access to essential health services. For residents and travelers in flood-prone regions, this serves as a stark reminder of the logistical challenges posed by extreme weather. Navigating such conditions is extremely dangerous, and local authorities typically advise against attempting to traverse deep floodwaters due to risks of drowning, hidden debris, and waterborne hazards.
While the family successfully reached their destination, the broader situation regarding the duration of these floods and the status of local emergency response services in the Khu Yai Mi subdistrict remains to be confirmed. Those currently in or planning to visit Chachoengsao should monitor local weather reports and follow guidance from provincial disaster mitigation offices.
