Bangkok warns motorists to avoid 31 flooded roads
BANGKOK — Bangkok authorities have advised motorists to avoid 31 roads affected by flooding, with water levels of up to 20 centimetres or more reported at several locations across the capital. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration released data from its road-flood monitoring sensor system at 08:40 on 27 September 2026, showing widespread flooding across northern, eastern […] The post Bangkok…
Bangkok authorities have cautioned motorists to steer clear of 31 roads impacted by flooding, with water levels ranging from 20 centimetres to deeper in certain areas of the Thai capital. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration released data from its road-flood monitoring sensors at 08:40 on September 27, 2026, indicating extensive flooding across northern, eastern, and central Bangkok.
The affected roads include Ram Inthra Road near Soi Ram Inthra 5-13/1 in Bang Khen, where water levels were measured at over 20 centimetres at Soi Ram Inthra 5. Phahon Yothin Road between Soi Phahon Yothin 51 and Phalasinth Road, including locations close to Kasetsart University and the 11th Infantry Regiment, also experienced flooding, with water reaching at least 20 centimetres in various spots.
Other flooded roads include Thep Rak Road near Big C Saphan Mai in Bang Khen, Watcharapol Road near Soi Watcharapol 8 and Soi Watcharapol 1/9, with one point reaching 20 centimetres, Chaeng Watthana Road close to Phranakhon Rajabhat University, where water levels were measured at 20 centimetres, and many other roads such as Nawamin Road, Prasert-Manukitch Road, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Huamark Road, Srinakarin Road, Sena Nikhom 1 Road, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road outbound, Chang Akat Uthit Road, Luang Phaeng Road, Chao Khun Thahan Road, Sukhonthasawat Road, Chok Chai 4 Road, Lat Phrao Wang Hin Road, Suwinthawong Road, Sihaburanukit Road, Wachiratham Sathit Road, On Nut Road, Sukhumvit 71 Road, Phatthanakan Road, Lat Phrao Road, Intharaphon Road, Chaloem Phrakiat Rama IX Road, Sukhaphiban 5 Road, and Seri Thai Road.
The BMA advised motorists to avoid affected routes whenever possible and to check traffic and flood conditions before traveling.
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