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Severe Flooding Hits Seven Districts in Ayutthaya
Severe flooding across seven Ayutthaya districts has submerged roads and isolated communities, with water levels rising 1-2 meters in a week as the Chao Phraya Dam increases discharge. Nearly 20,200 households are affected, with residents f
Thai Railways Shut Flooded Line Over Bridge Safety Fears
Heavy monsoon flooding has forced Thai Railways to suspend services on the Kanchanaburi line after floodwaters submerged bridge supports at Tham Kham, affecting four daily trains between Bangkok and Nam Tok.
Mobile Toilets Deployed to Bangkok Flood Zones
Bangkok authorities are deploying mobile toilets and field kitchens to flooded areas around Khlong Charn, Rom Klao, and Lad Krabang where thousands need relief supplies. Water levels are expected to recede if forecasted rainfall doesn't int
Dam Collapse Triggers Floods in Kanchanaburi; Two Missing
Heavy rainfall breached a retention dam in Kanchanaburi's Thong Pha Phum district, sweeping away two residents and triggering widespread floods across multiple areas, with search operations ongoing.
Prasae Dam Overflows; Authorities Warn of Major Water Release
Prasae Reservoir in Rayong has exceeded maximum capacity at 112 percent full, forcing authorities to open spillway gates and release 24 million cubic meters of water daily, threatening communities downstream in Klaeng district.
Rayong Reservoir Facing Imminent Collapse, Mass Evacuation Ordered
Authorities in Rayong ordered immediate evacuation as the Khao Chuk Dam faces imminent collapse with damaged spillway structures, threatening multiple subdistricts in Kaeng and Khao Chamao districts.
Heavy Flooding Overwhelms Bangkok and Central Thailand
Severe flooding from sustained heavy rains has inundated Bangkok and central Thailand since late September, with all 50 Bangkok districts declared disaster zones as drainage systems became overwhelmed and water management fell short of gove
Cabinet Launches 14-Point Flood Response Plan
The Thai Cabinet approved 14 emergency measures to combat widespread flooding affecting 50 Bangkok districts and 25 provinces, coordinating water monitoring, evacuation support, and dam management across agencies.
Thai Military Mobilizes to Combat Severe Flooding Crisis
The Thai Armed Forces deployed personnel nationwide on September 27 to combat severe flooding, filling sandbags to create barriers and relocating critical medical equipment from affected hospitals to prevent damage.
Environment Minister Takes Command of Sakaeo Flood Relief
Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin mobilized full rescue operations in Sakaeo province after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding beginning September 21, ordering 24-hour monitoring and deploying boats, vehicles, and personnel to ev
Prison Seeks Boats to Evacuate 350 Inmates in 1.5-Meter Flood
Kabinburi Prison in Prachuap Buri province is seeking boats to evacuate 350 inmates stranded by 1.5-meter floodwaters from a flash flood that has inundated all 14 subdistricts in the area.
Taekwondo Coach's Cars Submerged as Floods Ravage Sports Complex
A taekwondo coach's two vehicles were among cars completely submerged in severe flooding at Thailand's Sports Authority facility in Bangkok's Ramkhamhaeng area, forcing stranded athletes to use an inflatable pool as a makeshift boat to reac