Chanthaburi Raises Flood Alert to Red as Waters Rise
Chanthaburi authorities raised flood warnings to red alert as water levels surged toward critical thresholds, affecting eight districts and leaving two dead. Residents along the Chanthaburi River were ordered to move to higher ground as res
CHANTHABURI — 27 September 2026, Chanthaburi authorities raised the flood warning from yellow to red, warning that a large volume of water was flowing toward the city as flooding affected eight districts and left two people dead.
The Chanthaburi Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation raised the warning level along the Chanthaburi River and at key locations around the city. Water levels were rising rapidly and approaching the 3.50-meter critical level, as large volumes of water from Khao Khitchakut and Makham districts continued flowing downstream.
Authorities warned residents living along the Chanthaburi River, communities near the Phakdi Ramphai Canal, downstream areas and flood-prone locations in the inner economic zone of Mueang Chanthaburi to move belongings to higher ground and relocate vehicles to safe areas.
The Royal Irrigation Department and other agencies were also working to open gates at the Phakdi Ramphai Canal to divert water toward the sea.
Flash floods struck Ban Khlong Sao in Village 4, Khao Kaeo subdistrict, Tha Mai district, after water from Kaeng Hang Maeo district combined with accumulated rainfall. Floodwater surged into the community within 10 minutes. Rescue workers deployed six boats and jet skis to evacuate residents, transport them to shelters and distribute food and drinking water. Residents described the flooding as the most severe and fastest-moving they had experienced in around 15 years.
The latest report said flooding had affected eight districts, 29 subdistricts and 153 villages, involving 936 households across Chanthaburi province. Two deaths have been confirmed. Residents requiring emergency assistance can contact the Chanthaburi Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation at 039-312-100 or 039-325-139, the Sawang Katanyu Rescue Foundation at 039-311-388, or emergency hotlines 1784 and 191, available 24 hours a day.
