Bangkok Warns 11 Communities of High Tide Flood Risk

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration warns 11 communities outside the Chao Phraya River embankment to move belongings to higher ground, while communities along the embankment should watch for water seepage on October 28. On October 27, 2026, at the Drainage Department, Deputy Director Chatchanya Khamchan revealed that Bangkok is alerting residents to monitor the Chao Phraya River situation due to high tidal surge. The Hydrographic Department and Royal Thai Navy predict the highest water level on October 28, 2026 at 08:29 AM, with water levels at Pak Khlong Talat possibly reaching +2.02 meters MSL. Residents along the Chao Phraya River in Dusit, Phra Nakhon, Bang Kho Laem, Yan Nawa, Bangkok Noi, and Khlong San districts are urged to closely monitor water levels, especially the 11 communities outside the embankment: 1. Ratchapha Thaptim Ruam Jai Community, 2. Thewarat Khun Charoen Community, 3. Tha Wang Community, 4. Wat Bang Klo Nok Community, 5. Wat Inthara Bunchong Community, 6. Behind Charoenkrung Hospital Community, 7. Matanusorn Community, 8. Rong Si Community, 9. Wat Dusit Nimit Mai Community, 10. End of Charoen Nakhon Soi 29/2 Community, and 11. Chang Nak - Saphan Yao Community. They should closely monitor water levels and prepare to move belongings to higher ground to prevent damage. Residents living along the embankment of the Chao Phraya River, Khlong Bangkok Noi, and Khlong Mahasawat should watch for water seepage along the embankment. The public is also advised to closely follow water situation updates and warnings to prepare and mitigate potential impacts.