Rajamangala Stadium Submerged: Over 100 Vehicles Underwater
Over 100 vehicles remain submerged at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium, where floodwater reached nearly one meter and trapped about 80 staff members for four days. Drainage efforts are hampered by high water levels in the Saen Saep Canal causi
Rajamangala Stadium remains flooded with water chest-deep, over 100 cars and motorcycles submerged and unable to be removed. The water is beginning to change color and emit foul odors. About 80 security guards and housekeeping staff remain trapped inside for four days.
On the morning of September 29, reporters found standing water 20-40 centimeters deep on Ramkhamhaeng Road behind the stadium, with vehicles half-submerged in side sois. Inside Rajamangala Sports Stadium itself, floodwater reaches nearly one meter due to the basin-like terrain, with numerous vehicles submerged.
A security officer reported that flooding began on September 26 and rose rapidly, prompting the evacuation of some staff and athletes. Currently, approximately 80 security guards and housekeeping staff remain stranded in the stadium. This marks the fourth day of the flooding, with water levels receding only gradually. The trapped staff have been without electricity since Saturday when power was cut, though a few buildings retain power.
Food supplies have been coordinated by the Thai Sports Authority leadership, who arranged military assistance to deliver drinking water and provisions. Many staff remained unevacuated because facilities on the stadium grounds allowed them to shelter in place.
When asked how some athletes who remain are training, officials explained that many have had to train outside the facility due to ongoing Asian Games competition, such as cycling events. Military personnel evacuated athletes with disabilities on September 28.
Security staff attributed the high number of submerged vehicles to widespread underestimation of the flood risk. Many residents did not anticipate water reaching this level because the area experienced no major flooding in 2554. This unexpected disaster left people unprepared and unable to move their vehicles in time, resulting in over 100 motorcycles and cars submerged.
The stadium is equipped with large pumps to remove water, but drainage is hindered by high water levels in the Saen Saep Canal, which causes pumped water to flow back in. Additionally, water inside the stadium is now changing color and producing odors.
