Malaysia Embassy warns nationals over Bangkok flooding
BANGKOK — 27 September 2026, The Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok has advised Malaysian nationals in or travelling to Bangkok to exercise caution amid ongoing rainfall and localized flooding in several parts of the capital and surrounding areas. In an advisory, the embassy urged Malaysians to remain vigilant and monitor the latest weather, road and […] The post Malaysia Embassy warns nationals over…
On September 27, 2026, Malaysia's Embassy in Bangkok issued a warning to its citizens and those planning to visit the city due to ongoing rainfall and localized flooding in various parts of Bangkok and its surrounding areas. The embassy urged Malaysians to remain vigilant, monitor weather, road and traffic conditions before traveling, and consult the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Road Flood Monitoring System.
This online tool provides real-time updates on road conditions and water levels at monitoring points throughout Bangkok.
The embassy's website, https://floodbangkok.bangkok.go.th/, offers this monitoring map in multiple languages, including Thai. Malaysians can report flooding or standing water through Traffy Fondue or contact the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's hotline at 1555, which operates 24/7. For travel-related information and assistance, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Contact Center can be reached at 1672, and the Tourist Police can be contacted at 1155.
Alternative routes and modes of transportation should be considered, and travelers must follow Thai authorities' advisories and instructions.
For consular assistance, Malaysians can reach the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok at kbmbangkok@gmail.com or bkk.consularmalaysia@gmail.com. The embassy's emergency contact number is +66 87 028 4659.
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