High tide flood alert for Bangkok and six central provinces
Bangkok and six central provinces are on alert for high tides from November 9 to 17, 2026, which could push the Chao Phraya River and nearby canals over their critical thresholds and flood low-lying communities. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has told local authorities to warn riverside residents and businesses in vulnerable areas.
What this means for you
- Residents of riverside and canal-side communities in Bangkok and the six named central provinces face possible flooding from high tides between November 9 and 17.
- People travelling or doing activities near rivers and canals should take care during the unusually high water periods.
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