Thai Enquirer News Summary – September 28, 2026

On September 28, 2026, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirkul announced that a 250 billion Baht 'Mega Project' for 'Water Management' will be passed through the cabinet tomorrow. The project, initially conceived in 2014, has been delayed since then and is now deemed essential for long-term water management in the country. This mega project involves connecting the Chai Nat and Pa Sak regions to the Gulf of Thailand via a drainage system.

The decision to approve the project comes following positive feasibility findings from the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). The initiative aims to optimize water diversion in the upper country, safeguard the Central Region and Bangkok, and is set to receive partial funding from the 2027 fiscal budget.

Meanwhile, the situation remains critical in lower basin areas, with many parts of the country still at risk of flooding or ongoing flooding. Torrential rains continue to fall across the nation, with Bangna/Lad Krabang/Thepharak and areas near Suvanabhumi airport being particularly hard hit.

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its 18th warning, forecasting more rain and potential flooding. The TMD has faced criticism for its perceived slow response in alerting the public about impending weather events.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) provided an update on the flood situation, reporting that skies are beginning to clear following moderate rainfall overnight, with approximately 46 mm of rain recorded. However, water levels in major canals, such as Khlong Saen Saep, Khlong Prawet Burirom, and Khlong Prem Prachakon, remain high due to runoff from smaller canals.

The BMA is actively accelerating water drainage into the Chao Phraya River, operating around the clock to mitigate water levels and alleviate the ongoing crisis.