In short
- Flooding persisted in Bangkok and 20 provinces in the 15 October update, down from 27 on 10 October.
- 791,705 families, about 2.43 million people, were still affected.
- 4.12 billion baht in aid has been paid to 540,277 families in Bangkok and 58 provinces.
What to do
- 1Check the daily flood update from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation before travelling into the Central Plains.
- 2Confirm with your hotel, tour operator or transfer company that your booking is running.
- 3Allow extra time for road journeys around Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani and the flooded districts of Kanchanaburi.
- 4Save your insurance policy number and emergency contacts on your phone.
What changed since 10 October?
The flooding is easing but it is not over. The daily update of Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, reported by The Phuket News, lists Bangkok and 20 provinces as still flooded on 15 October 2026, against 27 at the start of the month, and records declining water levels. The number of people affected has dropped from more than 3.16 million to about 2.43 million, in 791,705 families. The death toll since mid-September stands at 76, of which 25 were in Prachin Buri province.
Relief payments have moved on too: 4.12 billion baht has gone to 540,277 families in Bangkok and 58 provinces. Our 10 October report covered 27 provinces and more than 3.16 million affected people, with 52 deaths recorded at that point.
Where is flooding still a problem?
- Pathum Thani: 248,818 families
- Ayutthaya: 69,607 families
- Prachin Buri: 59,727 families
- Chachoengsao: 54,729 families
- Nakhon Nayok: 53,274 families
- Suphan Buri 20,369; Nakhon Pathom 19,058; Samut Songkhram 15,870; Ratchaburi 11,689
- Lower figures in eleven more provinces, including Nakhon Sawan, Chon Buri and Phetchaburi
In Bangkok the affected districts are Lat Krabang, Nong Chok, Min Buri and Saphan Sung, with 220,417 families concerned. In Kanchanaburi, several districts are still under water, among them Sangkhla Buri, Tha Muang and Nong Prue. In Ayutthaya, sixteen districts are partly flooded, among them Bang Pa-in, Bang Sai, Phak Hai and Sena, along with the historic city area.
If your route crosses the Central Plains this month, our rainy season guide explains what October rain normally does there, and the Ayutthaya destination page shows what can still be visited on a short stop.
What has not changed?
The update reports no curfew, no road closure order and no suspension of transport services, and no visa or entry rule has been changed. Its figures cover damage and relief already delivered. Our safety guide sets out what to do if conditions change while you are travelling, and travel insurance is what covers disruption to a booked trip.
Travelling soon? Plan around it
Build a day-by-day Thailand route that keeps flexible days where the weather and transport are uncertain.
FAQ
Questions
Is the flooding getting worse?
No. The 15 October update reports declining water levels, and the number of flooded provinces has fallen from 27 to 20.
Are the southern islands affected?
No province in the south is on the list. The flooded areas are in the Central Plains, with parts of the North and East also affected.
Should I cancel a trip to Ayutthaya or Kanchanaburi?
The update asks travellers to avoid no province. Only parts of those provinces are flooded, so ask your hotel or operator whether your route and site are open.
Sources
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