Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Bangkok Floodwater Expected to Clear Within Two to Three Days
Bangkok had a lot of rain and flooding last week.
The city received about 320 millimeters of rain in two to three days.
The government says the remaining water could disappear in two to three days if it does not rain again.
Officials do not expect heavy rain soon.
The flooding caused more than $320 million in damage.
Bangkok’s airports stayed open, but baggage handling at Suvarnabhumi Airport was badly affected.
Thai Air Force personnel helped Thai Airways manage the airport problems.
Thai Airways delayed some flights, canceled eight, and worked to return passengers’ bags.
Thailand expects Bangkok’s standing floodwater to clear in two to three days if there is no more rain.
Bangkok received about 320 millimeters of rain over two to three days last week.
Flood damage was estimated at more than $320 million.
Suvarnabhumi Airport remained open, but baggage operations were severely disrupted.
Thai Airways delayed 34 flights, canceled eight, and continued delivering baggage from earlier flights.
- Who
- The Thai government, Thai Airways, airport personnel, and Bangkok residents were affected.
- What
- Standing floodwater is expected to clear in two to three days, while officials assess damage and recovery measures.
- When
- The forecast was issued on Tuesday, September 29, after heavy rain the previous week.
- Where
- Bangkok, including Suvarnabhumi Airport.
- Why
- The flooding followed about 320 millimeters of rain over two to three days; clearing depends on there being no additional rainfall.
- Expected water-clearance time
- Two to three days if there is no additional rainfall
- Recent rainfall
- About 320 millimeters over two to three days
- Estimated flood damage
- More than $320 million
- Airport support
- 69 Royal Thai Air Force personnel were called in to assist ground operations
- Thai Airways delays
- 34 flights were delayed on Monday
- Thai Airways cancellations
- Eight flights were canceled on Tuesday
- Baggage recovery
- Baggage from 52 flights between September 26 and 27 was being delivered