Flood Waters Rise in Bang Pa-in, Soldiers Build Rescue Bridge
Floodwaters from the Chao Phraya and Pa Sak rivers have inundated Bang Pa-in district in Ayutthaya, forcing residents to gather at roadside shelters and use boats for transport. Soldiers are racing to build wooden bridges amid continuous heavy rain to aid flood‑hit communities. Over 8,800 households across 14 subdistricts are affected, with water levels reaching up to three metres in some spots.
On October 6, 2569, journalists reported that heavy, ongoing rain has worsened flooding in Bang Pa-in district, Ayutthaya province, where water levels in some areas have reached three metres. The Chao Phraya River, swollen by releases from the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat and the Rama VI Dam in Tha Ruea, has overflowed its banks, submerging homes, temples and schools in Village Moo 4, Khanon Luang subdistrict. Access roads are underwater, forcing residents to travel by boat or wade through water to reach shops and work. Many have taken refuge at a roadside shelter, where they share meals and conversation while waiting for the water to recede. Ms. Nuanchan, a 54‑year‑old villager, said the area floods every year, but this year’s inundation has lasted two weeks and is rising rapidly, leaving residents uncertain about long‑term solutions. Meanwhile, about sixty soldiers from the 5th Cavalry Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment, King’s Guard, based in Saraburi, have been deployed to Bang Pa-in to build a temporary bridge near Wat Prodsat, working through the rain to restore movement for flood‑hit locals and officials. Authorities said anyone needing military assistance can contact the local administrative office to coordinate help. Currently, 14 subdistricts and 116 villages in Bang Pa-in are affected, with 8,817 households experiencing hardship.
