Bang Len Villagers Stack Sandbags Against Rising Floodwaters
Residents of Bang Len district in Nakhon Pathom are stacking sandbags to protect their homes from rising floodwaters in the Tha Chin River, fearing runoff from Suphan Buri and Kanchanaburi provinces. They say there has been no early warning and that this year's floods are worse than last year's, with water already inundating the Bang Pla market and many houses. Officials are monitoring river levels, and villagers are following updates to move belongings and vehicles to safety.
Residents of Bang Len, Nakhon Pathom, are gathering sandbags to create a defensive line against the Tha Chin River, worried that runoff from Suphan Buri and Kanchanaburi will flow into the area. They lament the absence of early warnings, saying this year's floods are more severe than last year's. On October 1, 2026, reporters noted that floodwaters have submerged the Bang Pla market and numerous homes, with water levels expected to rise further as northern runoff moves toward central Thailand and Bangkok. Villagers are filling sandbags to block water from entering houses and are watching the Tha Chin River and Tha Saan canal, which carries runoff from Kanchanaburi, fearing that dam releases could add to Suphan Buri's flow and worsen flooding. Residents say the lack of alerts and heavy rain left many unready, despite being accustomed to riverside floods, and they are now following official news to relocate possessions and vehicles to safer ground.
