Thailand floods: 16 provinces submerged, Ayutthaya worst hit
Thailand faces one of its worst flood disasters in years. Sixteen provinces are underwater. Twelve people have lost their lives. The historic province of Ayutthaya is suffering most, with more than 43,000 households flooded.
The Chao Phraya River bursts its banks, turning Central Thailand into a vast lake. The main keywords—Thailand floods and Ayutthaya—are on everyone’s lips.
Central Thailand becomes a disaster zone
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) paints a grim picture. Eight provinces in Central Thailand are especially hard hit. Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Nakhon Pathom are all battling the rising waters.
In Uthai Thani and Sing Buri, water levels are slowly dropping. But in Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Nakhon Pathom, the floods are still rising. Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reports 43,458 households affected across eleven districts—the highest number of flood victims so far.
Chao Phraya River turns deadly
What is causing this crisis? The Chao Phraya River is carrying huge volumes of water from northern Thailand. The river basin in Central Thailand sits lower, acting as a natural bottleneck that traps the floodwaters.
The DDPM issues a special warning for residents in Muang and Sam Khok districts of Pathum Thani. Water levels there are still climbing. Emergency crews work around the clock, but the situation remains tense.
Bangkok spared for now—but for how long?
Bangkok’s governor Chadchart Sittipunt offers some relief. The Chao Phraya barrage in Chai Nat is currently releasing 2,500 cubic meters per second—well below the critical threshold of 3,500.
Still, the situation is changing fast. More heavy rain could put Bangkok at risk. Authorities are watching every development and have activated all emergency plans.
Floods hit northeast and east Thailand too
It’s not just Central Thailand. In the northeast, Ban Khawao district in Chaiyaphum province reports rising water. In the east, Bang Nam Priao in Chachoengsao is finally seeing water levels fall.
The overall toll is staggering. A total of 102,051 households in 16 provinces are directly affected by the floods. For many farmers, the disaster is devastating. Rice fields will remain underwater for weeks, threatening their livelihoods.
Thailand’s floods have left a trail of destruction across the country. As rescue teams race to help, the nation waits and watches—hoping the worst is over.
