Thailand floods still affect 1.13 million people in 16 provinces and two Bangkok districts
Thailand’s 23 October flood update lists 375,726 affected households and 64 deaths, with water levels falling as relief and recovery work continues.
- Flooding has affected 1,131,401 people from 375,726 households across 16 Thai provinces and the capital, Bangkok.
- The disaster has resulted in a total of 64 fatalities across the affected regions.
- The cause is attributed to heavy rainfall compounded by water flowing from northern Thailand into the central region.
- Despite ongoing flooding, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reports that water levels are beginning to fall in all listed areas.
Flooding remained ongoing in 16 provinces and Bangkok on 23 October 2026, affecting 375,726 households and 1,131,401 people, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).
The DDPM’s 6am update reported falling water levels in every listed area, although residents continued to face flooding. Fatalities listed in the provincial and Bangkok breakdown totalled 64.
Nirat Pongsitthithaworn, director-general of the DDPM, attributed the flooding to heavy to very heavy rainfall, compounded by water flowing south from the North and adding to water already accumulated in the Central region.
The provincial breakdown covered 60 districts, 432 subdistricts and 2,988 villages. Bangkok’s affected areas comprised a further two districts and 14 subdistricts.
The DDPM has mobilised disaster-response machinery and equipment to assist residents, while directing local offices to accelerate damage assessments and recovery where conditions are improving.
Bangkok and central provinces account for most affected households
Bangkok recorded 168,203 affected households in Lat Krabang and Nong Chok districts, covering 14 subdistricts. The update listed four deaths.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya recorded 66,825 affected households across 153 subdistricts and 1,026 villages, with one death listed. The 11 affected districts were Sena, Bang Ban, Phak Hai, Bang Sai, Bang Pa-in, Bang Pahan, Lat Bua Luang, Uthai, Ban Phraek and Bang Saai.
Suphan Buri recorded 24,619 affected households across 66 subdistricts and 519 villages, with five deaths listed. Flooding affected eight districts: Bang Pla Ma, Song Phi Nong, Don Chedi, Si Prachan, Mueang Suphan Buri, Sam Chuk, U Thong and Doem Bang Nang Buat.
Nakhon Pathom recorded 19,058 affected households in Bang Len, Sam Phran and Nakhon Chai Si districts, covering 49 subdistricts and 385 villages.
Samut Songkhram recorded 15,870 affected households across 33 subdistricts and 255 villages in Mueang Samut Songkhram, Amphawa and Bang Khonthi districts. The update listed two deaths.
Ratchaburi recorded 11,689 affected households across 26 subdistricts and 170 villages, with one death listed. The eight affected districts were Photharam, Mueang Ratchaburi, Damnoen Saduak, Ban Pong, Wat Phleng, Chom Bueng, Pak Tho and Bang Phae.
Samut Prakan recorded 1,890 affected households across six subdistricts and 38 villages in Bang Sao Thong and Bang Bo districts. The update listed nine deaths.
Ang Thong recorded 1,367 affected households across 29 subdistricts and 142 villages in Pa Mok, Chaiyo, Mueang Ang Thong and Wiset Chai Chan districts.
Kanchanaburi recorded 425 affected households across 13 subdistricts and 33 villages, with two deaths listed. Flooding affected Dan Makham Tia, Mueang Kanchanaburi, Sangkhla Buri, Tha Muang, Si Sawat and Bo Phloi districts.
Lop Buri recorded 142 affected households in Mueang Lop Buri district, covering two subdistricts and eight villages.
Four eastern provinces remain affected
Nakhon Nayok recorded 23,835 affected households across 12 subdistricts and 117 villages in Ongkharak and Ban Na districts. The update listed six deaths.
Prachin Buri recorded 23,641 affected households across 12 subdistricts and 91 villages in Si Maha Phot, Ban Sang and Si Mahosot districts. The update listed 26 deaths.
Chachoengsao recorded 16,932 affected households across eight subdistricts and 96 villages in Bang Nam Priao, Mueang Chachoengsao and Bang Khla districts. The update listed eight deaths.
Chon Buri recorded 428 affected households in Phanat Nikhom district, covering five subdistricts and 31 villages.
Flooding continues in three northern provinces
Nakhon Sawan recorded 517 affected households across four subdistricts and 37 villages in Chum Saeng and Tha Tako districts.
Uthai Thani recorded 240 affected households across 11 subdistricts and 35 villages in Mueang Uthai Thani and Sawang Arom districts.
Phitsanulok recorded 45 affected households in Bang Rakam district, covering three subdistricts and five villages.
Relief and recovery work continues
The DDPM is continuing to monitor weather and water conditions closely while supporting residents in flooded communities.
Nirat instructed provincial disaster-prevention offices and regional disaster centres to coordinate with relevant agencies on damage surveys and restoration work in areas where flooding is easing.
Nirat also directed officials to compile information on affected residents and provide assistance promptly under the applicable rules and criteria, with the aim of returning communities to normal as quickly as possible.
