Flash Floods Disrupt Transport in Kanchanaburi's Nong Prue District
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Kanchanaburi, leading to road closures and a dangerous incident where a motorcyclist was swept off a bridge.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, the Nong Prue district of Kanchanaburi province has been experiencing significant flooding following continuous heavy rainfall since October 13, 2026. The surge in water levels in the Lam Taphoen creek and overflow from three local reservoirs have inundated several villages, including Moo 1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 18, and 22.
On October 15, 2026, a dangerous incident occurred when a motorcyclist was swept off a bridge by strong currents while the District Chief, Mr. Chokchai Saensit, was conducting an inspection. The individual was carried by the water until becoming trapped in a bamboo thicket, from which they were successfully rescued by officials. The motorcycle, however, was lost to the current.
For residents and travelers, the flooding has rendered sections of the Kanchanaburi-Nong Prue road, particularly near Ban Muang Thao and the Nong Prue market entrance, impassable for small vehicles due to water depths reaching approximately 50 centimeters. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation as water continues to affect agricultural land and residential areas. Travelers in the region are advised to exercise extreme caution, avoid flooded roadways, and monitor local updates, as the full extent of the infrastructure damage and the duration of the road closures remain to be confirmed.
