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Bangkok, six provinces on tidal flood alert until Nov 5
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Bangkok and six central provinces face possible flooding from high tides between October 27 and November 5, 2026, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned.
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- The DDPM said high tides were expected between 6am and 3pm during the warning period, potentially raising river and canal levels and causing water to overflow their banks.
Summary
DDPM director-general Nirat Pongsitthaworn said the alert followed a notice from the Royal Thai Navy’s Hydrographic Department concerning Chao Phraya River levels around Phra Chulachomklao Fort and nearby areas. The notice, No. 14/2569, was issued on October 26, 2026.
The DDPM said high tides were expected between 6am and 3pm during the warning period, potentially raising river and canal levels and causing water to overflow their banks.