Actor Nadech Adjusts Flood-Proof House Design

Following widespread flooding in Bangkok and surrounding areas, young actor Nadech Kugimiya, who appeared at the premiere of the film Theeplot at River Park in ICONSIAM, opened up about the disaster. He also discussed the buzz following his appearance on the reality show 3 Saab, which captivated his fanbase, and recalled a time when he and his wife Yaya Urassaya had to keep their dates private for peace of mind. He expressed admiration for how they have held strong together through every stage of their relationship until now.

When asked about flooding near his family home, Nadech said: "The road in front of my parents' house is flooded. For the past two days, cars couldn't get through. But in our housing estate, Soi 3 is safe, so we consider ourselves very lucky. However, the Samsen area was hit hard. Sukhumvit and Sathorn are safe. I flew in from Khon Kaen and took the expressway down, then cut through Petchburi—it was severe, took three hours. I saw fire trucks and it was heartbreaking on Friday. I now understand that people affected by flooding in Bangkok and other provinces are suffering greatly. I want to give them encouragement. Right now we have to help ourselves as much as we can. We need to be patient. I don't know how to give hope, but if you haven't experienced it yourself, you won't understand."

When asked how he monitors the flood situation, Nadech explained: "Precaution means you have to sit and watch the water. You never know how fast it rises or when it enters. My manager experienced this firsthand—he went outside and found the entire road flooded. He rushed back to move things upstairs, tried to get the car out, but the water had already entered the village. By 5 a.m., the water was at the top of the car. Real precaution is just sitting and watching. Flooding is a disaster we simply cannot prepare for in time."

Regarding how he stays informed, he said: "I watch the news and scroll through X to see how people are updating the situation, where people are affected, where roads are passable, and where they aren't. Social media has become crucial. When all Thais are struggling, many help each other—it's wonderful. For those not directly affected, social media lets them understand the reality and feel compassion for those who are."

When asked what concerns Yaya has, Nadech replied: "We're worried about transportation disruptions affecting food delivery. As everyone knows, convenience stores have run out of supplies—everything from dry goods to fresh food. If the situation continues, there will need to be a management plan. But I'm just an actor; I'm not in a position to do much about it." (laughs)

Regarding how his planned new house will adapt to flood risk, he explained: "Our new house is in Patthanakan, and luckily we're still in the design phase before construction. So we asked if we could raise the house higher. Over the past two days, I've been researching online and looking at pickup trucks to buy. I've concluded that for living in central Bangkok, an SUV with high ground clearance or a pickup truck would be most suitable."

When asked if his house plan needs to change, Nadech confirmed: "Yes, because we now understand..."