Seven Dead as Floods Swamp Prachin Buri's Seven Districts
Seven people have died in floods affecting seven districts of Prachin Buri province, with the Bang Sai district experiencing the highest water levels as runoff converges. Most areas are seeing receding water, but Bang Sai remains critical, prompting evacuations and road closures. Authorities have set up 108 temporary shelters housing nearly 15,000 residents while assessing damage to agriculture, livestock, and infrastructure.
The flood crisis in Prachin Buri province has affected seven districts, resulting in seven deaths. Deputy Governor Chanathip Kokmani reported that water levels in the main river and most areas are steadily declining. In Na Di district, homes are returning to normal and recovery work is underway. In Kabin Buri district, water levels have dropped considerably; one lane of Highway 304 in front of Kabin Buri Hospital is now open to traffic. However, Bang Sai district remains a concern, with water levels still rising and flooding all sub-districts, forcing residents to evacuate to temporary shelters as runoff from the city, Sri Mhosot district, and nearby areas pools and waits to drain. This has slowed the recession of water in Mueang Prachin Buri to only about three centimeters per day. Additionally, some roads remain closed, such as the approach to Wat Tham Pho Si temple, where the bridge abutment has been eroded by the flood current. Damage to agriculture, livestock, and infrastructure will be thoroughly surveyed once water levels return to normal.
A reporter noted that while water levels in Kabin Buri have receded, many areas still have high water. On Highway 304 near Ban Nang Leng, kilometer 161, floodwaters remain deep over a three‑kilometer stretch. Police and the Sajja Buddhadhamma Foundation of Thailand’s Kabin Buri unit are evaluating whether large trucks can pass, but as of yesterday afternoon they concluded that trucks cannot yet cross due to deep water and a stalled truck at the second bridge point, which could cause further accidents. Military trucks from Phanom Sarakham Reserve are being used to ferry people from the Three Soldiers intersection and in front of Kabin Buri Hospital to work each day.
Prajin Buri Provincial Administration Organization President Kittikhun Kasompan said, while visiting affected areas, that the organization is deploying machinery and personnel to build water‑blocking barriers and embankments at key points, especially in Bang Sai district around Sri Rat School and the temporary shelter, to prevent water from entering safe zones. He added that this flood wave originated from Koh Loy sub‑district, passed through Sri Mhosot district, and surged through the city center; even though reservoirs have stopped releasing water, it will take time to drain the accumulated volume. If no heavy rain recurs, conditions will gradually improve. The PAO has also dispatched teams to distribute relief supplies and necessities to shelters and households on an ongoing basis.
For flood relief and care, Prachin Buri province, together with relevant agencies, has established 108 temporary shelters across the seven districts, housing a total of 14,809 evacuees. Kabin Buri district has the highest number, with 9,212 people in 30 shelters, followed by Prachan Takham with 4,100 in 22 shelters, Sri Maha Pho with 1,109 in 17 shelters, and Sri Mhosot with 129 in five shelters.
