Severe Flooding Affects 20 Provinces and Bangkok
Heavy rainfall and northern water runoff have triggered widespread flooding across 20 Thai provinces and Bangkok, impacting over 700,000 households.
According to a report by Khaosod Online on October 17, 2026, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has confirmed that severe flooding is currently affecting 20 provinces and the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. The affected regions include Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Sing Buri, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Phetchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao, and Chon Buri.
DDPM Director-General Nirat Pongsitthavorn stated that the flooding is the result of persistent heavy rainfall combined with significant water runoff from the northern regions flowing into the central plains. The situation currently impacts 89 districts, 728 sub-districts, and 5,577 villages, affecting approximately 2,148,896 people across 704,699 households.
For residents and travelers, this situation may lead to significant disruptions in local transportation, potential road closures, and limited access to certain services in the affected areas. Authorities are currently mobilizing resources to assist the affected population and are conducting damage assessments to provide relief according to official criteria. It remains to be confirmed how long these flood conditions will persist and which specific transport routes will face ongoing closures. Travelers are advised to monitor local news and follow instructions from provincial authorities.
