Floodwaters Reach Second Floors in Ayutthaya's Bang Ban District
Ayutthaya — 5 October 2026, Flooding remains severe in Bang Ban district, Ayutthaya, where water has reached the second floors of some homes, leaving residents to travel by boat and forcing some families to rent temporary accommodation so they can get to work. Communities along the Chao Phraya River, particularly Moo 3 in Ban Kum […]
Ayutthaya — 5 October 2026, Flooding remains severe in Bang Ban district, with water reaching the second floors of some homes, forcing residents to travel by boat and families to rent temporary accommodation to get to work.
Communities along the Chao Phraya River, especially Moo 3 in Ban Kum subdistrict, have been hard hit. Water has overflowed the riverbanks and inundated nearly the entire area, with some sections spilling onto roads. Residents and officials have reinforced earthen barriers and sandbag defenses to keep water from crossing the roads, while cars and motorcycles have been moved to higher ground. Inside the community, high water has left some households unable to use their toilets.
Nareerat, 27, a local resident who requested anonymity, said the floodwaters rose quickly over about eight days, increasing by 50‑60 centimetres at a time. On some days the water climbed two steps on her staircase. "Some homes are now flooded up to the second floor," she said. "Where water has reached the roof, owners have had to move out and rent elsewhere."
She described the flooding as among the worst in recent years, nearing last year’s levels. Residents must leave home early for work because they need to travel by boat, and strong currents make the journey especially difficult for older people.
A major issue is the loss of usable toilets. Some residents say it is unsafe to paddle through floodwater to reach their bathrooms and have urged authorities to provide temporary floating toilets.
Another resident, 64‑year‑old Narumol, also anonymous, said the water around her home is so deep that two people standing on each other’s shoulders would still be submerged. She estimated depths of 2‑3 metres in some spots.
Although water levels remain slightly below last year’s peak, she warned that further releases could push them higher. While her own second‑floor toilet still works, many homes have no functioning bathroom. Narumol noted that authorities previously diverted excess water into nearby fields to ease flooding, but some areas can no longer absorb water, prolonging the inundation. Residents are also awaiting details on flood‑relief payments and how to apply for assistance online.
