High Tides Flood Amphawa Market, Worst in 60 Years
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Samut Songkhram — Unusually high tides have flooded the Amphawa Floating Market, a renowned Mae Klong tourist destination, leaving residents in severe distress. Locals who have lived in the area for 60 years say they have never experienced flooding this severe, with water reaching the upper floors of houses. The situation is expected to peak as upstream runoff converges with high tides around October 28.
As of October 28, reporters indicate that high tides in Samut Songkhram continue to affect residents, particularly around the Amphawa Floating Market in Amphawa District. Rising water levels in Khlong Amphawa have overflowed into low-lying areas and riverside homes, with floodwaters in some spots reaching the upper stories of houses.
On the ground, water has submerged walkways and riverside homes. While high tides occur annually, this year's levels are unprecedented. One resident of about 60 years stated that despite dealing with seasonal high tides every year, flooding has never before reached the upper floors — typically only the ground floor is affected.
Asked why flooding is worse this year, the resident attributed it to high tides pushing inland while large volumes of upstream water from northern provinces flow down simultaneously, raising levels beyond normal. Compared to past dam releases that caused flooding but receded within days, this tidal flooding is persistent: yesterday only the lower floors were flooded, but today water has risen to the upper floors.
When asked how they are coping, the resident simply said, "We just have to accept it, we have to make peace with it," reflecting the anxiety of riverside communities facing abnormally high water.
Samut Songkhram province has warned residents in low-lying riverside and canal areas to remain vigilant for continued high tides between October 27 and November 5, 2026, especially where tidal surges and upstream runoff converge. Authorities urge the public to monitor the situation closely and protect property from potential flood damage.
