Closed schools and work from home on Monday as Bangkok battles floods
BANGKOK — 26 September 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the capital’s flood situation has stabilised and could begin improving by Saturday evening if no further heavy rain arrives. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration schools will close on Monday, while BMA staff whose work does not require them to be on site will work from home to […] The post Closed schools and work from home on…
Bangkok faced severe flooding on Monday as the city declared all 50 districts as disaster-affected areas. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) schools closed their doors on Monday, while staff not essential for public services were encouraged to work from home. The rain was predicted to ease by 14:00-15:00 and become lighter by 16:00-17:00, allowing for more effective water removal.
The Chao Phraya River had substantial drainage capacity and was not considered a major concern. Residents were advised to move belongings to higher ground and check the BMA's real-time updates before traveling. Authorities evacuated 36 bedridden patients from flooded homes, primarily to hospitals. The city expects to complete evacuations by Sunday.
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