DDPM Issues High Tide Flood Warning for Central Thailand, Bangkok
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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned six central provinces and Bangkok to brace for high sea tides and potential overflow flooding from October 27 to November 5, with authorities closely monitoring the situation.
On October 27, 2026, Nirut Phongsitthaworn, Director-General of the DDPM, disclosed that the department, acting as the Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center, received a notification from the Royal Thai Navy Hydrographic Department. The announcement (No. 14/2026) concerns water levels in the Chao Phraya River at Phra Chulachomklao Fort and nearby areas from October 27 to November 5.
During this period, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily, high sea tides are expected to cause overflow conditions and rising water levels in rivers and canals. This may lead to flooding in low-lying areas along riverbanks and canals, including communities outside embankments and areas without permanent flood defenses (riprap).
The six central provinces and Bangkok on alert are: Pathum Thani (Mueang Pathum Thani and Sam Khok districts), Nonthaburi (Mueang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, and Bang Kruai districts), Nakhon Pathom (Bang Len, Nakhon Chai Si, and Sam Phran districts), Samut Sakhon (all districts), Samut Songkhram (all districts), and Samut Prakan (Mueang Samut Prakan, Phra Samut Chedi, Phra Pradaeng, and Bang Bo districts).
The Central Command Center, via the DDPM, has coordinated with these six provinces and Bangkok to monitor the high tide situation. Provinces are urged to inform the public of the high-tide windows, warn relevant agencies, private operators on rivers and canals — such as those constructing temporary dams and riverside restaurants — and residents in riverside and low-lying risk zones to stay vigilant and monitor developments closely. Disaster equipment, machinery, and response teams should be pre-positioned in risk areas to respond immediately to emergencies and assist affected residents.
The public can track disaster alerts via the "THAI DISASTER ALERT" application. Anyone facing difficulties due to the disaster can report incidents and request assistance through the DDPM Line channel "DDPM Receives Reports 1784" by adding Line ID @1784DDPM, or call the 24-hour safety hotline 1784 for urgent coordination.
