Army Monitors Flood Levels Along Chao Phraya River
The Army’s Deputy Chief led a team to monitor flood levels along the Chao Phraya River from Ayutthaya to Nakhon Sawan, preparing for incoming upstream water. Officials inspected the Chao Phraya Dam, coordinated with multiple agencies, and mobilized troops, equipment, and royal relief efforts to assist vulnerable communities.
The Deputy Army Chief led a delegation to monitor water levels from Ayutthaya to Nakhon Sawan, inspecting the Chao Phraya River and dam, preparing for upstream water inflow, mobilizing troops and equipment to assist vulnerable groups, and advancing royal kitchen and relief supplies.
On 7 October 2069 at Army Headquarters, Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Winthai Suwari said the Army continues to closely monitor the flood situation in the Chao Phraya basin, especially the trend of upstream water volume that may affect lower areas, and has readied personnel, equipment, and coordination with relevant agencies to respond promptly.
Army Commander General Pna Klaewplodthuk delegated Deputy Army Commander General Narongrit Kamphee and senior officers to join officials from the Ministry of Defense, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, Irrigation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and the governors of Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, and Chainat to assess conditions on the ground, plan for receiving northern floodwaters, and coordinate relief efforts. The team received a briefing on the overall water situation from the Irrigation Department and the Defense Ministry’s action plan at the 2nd Cavalry Regiment’s meeting hall, then conducted an aerial survey by Mi-17 helicopter along the upper Chao Phraya River, passing through Ayutthaya province, the Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat, and Nakhon Sawan to examine water levels at key locations.
After the flyover, General Narongrit and his team visited officials at the Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat, a critical point for managing upstream water before downstream release, listened to operational briefings and water‑management strategies, and thanked and encouraged the personnel, stressing that the Army is ready to deploy all resources alongside all sectors to assist the public, especially vulnerable groups, the elderly, and bedridden patients, and ordered provincial public health units to send medical teams for comprehensive care.
Meanwhile, the Army continues its royal volunteer operations in line with the King’s concern for flood victims, establishing royal kitchens in evacuation shelters and distributing royal relief items to affected residents and those still stranded to support basic livelihoods and alleviate hardship. The Army affirmed it will carry out its relief mission to the fullest extent until the situation returns to normal.
