Bangkok Governor Reports Financial Crisis in City Budget
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced that the city's central budget is facing a severe shortfall, with only 28 million baht remaining for the rest of the year.
On October 26, 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt addressed the Ministry of Interior regarding the city's critical financial situation. During a meeting, the Governor revealed that the central budget, which is intended for emergency use, has been largely depleted. Out of an initial 400 million baht, 372 million baht has already been spent. Of this expenditure, 162 million baht was allocated directly to flood relief efforts, such as food and survival kits, while 210 million baht was transferred to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).
Currently, only 28 million baht remains in the central budget for the remainder of the year, alongside 281 million baht in available deficit-covering funds. Governor Chadchart clarified that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) does not hold a 50-million-baht reserve fund for local relief, as those funds are managed directly by the Director-General of the DDPM.
For residents and visitors, this financial constraint may impact the city's capacity to respond to further emergencies or public service demands in the coming months. While the Governor has highlighted these figures to illustrate the fiscal pressure on the capital, it remains to be confirmed how the BMA will manage essential services or potential future crises with the limited remaining liquidity. Further updates on budget adjustments or central government support are expected as the fiscal year concludes.
