Bangkok Governor Seeks 1.1 Billion Baht Budget for Flood Relief
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is requesting an additional 1.1 billion baht from the city council to compensate flood victims, as the current emergency central budget has dwindled to 28 million baht.
According to a report by Prachachat Business on October 26, 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has announced that the city’s emergency central budget has been depleted to just 28 million baht. To address the ongoing financial needs of flood recovery, the Governor plans to request an additional 1.1 billion baht from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.
Governor Chadchart emphasized that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the national government are working in close coordination to manage the crisis. He stated that there is no political friction hindering the relief efforts, which aim to support over one million flood-affected cases. The requested funds are intended to provide direct compensation and assistance to citizens impacted by the recent flooding.
For residents and travelers, this development highlights the scale of the recent flood impact and the administrative steps being taken to facilitate recovery. While the Governor has expressed confidence in the coordination between government bodies, the actual approval of the 1.1 billion baht budget by the council remains to be confirmed. Residents should monitor local news for updates on the distribution of relief funds and any potential impacts on municipal services as the city reallocates resources to address these recovery efforts.
