Parts of Bangkok remain flooded after days of rain
Description: (28 Sep 2026)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bangkok, Thailand - 28 September 2026
1. Wide of people wading through floodwaters outside supermarket
2. Mid of two women wading through floodwaters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Tian Macleod Ji, AP Journalist: ++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON SHOT1-2 AND IS OVERLAID BY SHOT 4-6++
"Parts of Bangkok remain flooded after days of continuous rain that have affected areas across Thailand. Over the weekend several parts of the Thai capital were hit by floods, including here at Bang Kapi. Behind me is a large supermarket which serves the local area. It’s still open and most people have taken to wading through waist high flood water, looking to buy much needed supplies. And the supermarket even offers a small boat service of sorts for some customers. Bangkok is a low lying city with a vast network of canals including in this area. The governor, Chadchart Sittipunt has said that rainfall has decreased but cautioned that the water level in those canals will remain high and some are even still rising. And here at least, life looks a long way off normal."
4. Various of people wading through knee deep waters
5. Various of people using small boats to reach the supermarket, others wading through water
6. Mid of people using small boats to reach the supermarket, others wading through water
STORYLINE:
Shoppers were seen braving the floods to reach a supermarket in Bangkok on Monday.
Some waded through the water, while others used small boats.
Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters.
At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide.
Days of continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding and severe disruptions in Bangkok, impacting traffic and businesses, with accumulated rainfall exceeding 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) in many areas.
Thailand’s Meteorological Department said moderate to heavy rain was still expected Sunday in several parts of the country, but conditions were expected to improve by Monday.
The city set up more than 200 temporary shelters, and about 3,000 people remained in them as of Sunday. Officials said 31 roads were still impacted by floodwaters.
Bangkok Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt said rainfall in the capital has decreased and city officials were working to drain water as quickly as possible.
He cautioned that water levels in the city’s main canals remained high, with some still rising as water continued to flow in from nearby areas.
Several low-lying areas, particularly in the suburbs, were still submerged and many communities had to evacuate, Chadchart said.
More than 545,000 people in 25 other provinces have been impacted by flooding as of Sunday, especially in the central and eastern regions, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Incessant rainfall caused flooding that overwhelmed drainage capacity in many areas, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
He ordered relevant authorities to take immediate measures to relieve the situation and assist those impacted.
Several long-distance train and bus services were suspended. Airports continued to operate, but passengers faced some delays.
AP Video shot by Tian Macleod Ji
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RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bangkok, Thailand - 28 September 2026
1. Wide of people wading through floodwaters outside supermarket
2. Mid of two women wading through floodwaters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Tian Macleod Ji, AP Journalist: ++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON SHOT1-2 AND IS OVERLAID BY SHOT 4-6++
"Parts of Bangkok remain flooded after days of continuous rain that have affected areas across Thailand. Over the weekend several parts of the Thai capital were hit by floods, including here at Bang Kapi. Behind me is a large supermarket which serves the local area. It’s still open and most people have taken to wading through waist high flood water, looking to buy much needed supplies. And the supermarket even offers a small boat service of sorts for some customers. Bangkok is a low lying city with a vast network of canals including in this area. The governor, Chadchart Sittipunt has said that rainfall has decreased but cautioned that the water level in those canals will remain high and some are even still rising. And here at least, life looks a long way off normal."
4. Various of people wading through knee deep waters
5. Various of people using small boats to reach the supermarket, others wading through water
6. Mid of people using small boats to reach the supermarket, others wading through water
STORYLINE:
Shoppers were seen braving the floods to reach a supermarket in Bangkok on Monday.
Some waded through the water, while others used small boats.
Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters.
At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide.
Days of continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding and severe disruptions in Bangkok, impacting traffic and businesses, with accumulated rainfall exceeding 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) in many areas.
Thailand’s Meteorological Department said moderate to heavy rain was still expected Sunday in several parts of the country, but conditions were expected to improve by Monday.
The city set up more than 200 temporary shelters, and about 3,000 people remained in them as of Sunday. Officials said 31 roads were still impacted by floodwaters.
Bangkok Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt said rainfall in the capital has decreased and city officials were working to drain water as quickly as possible.
He cautioned that water levels in the city’s main canals remained high, with some still rising as water continued to flow in from nearby areas.
Several low-lying areas, particularly in the suburbs, were still submerged and many communities had to evacuate, Chadchart said.
More than 545,000 people in 25 other provinces have been impacted by flooding as of Sunday, especially in the central and eastern regions, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Incessant rainfall caused flooding that overwhelmed drainage capacity in many areas, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
He ordered relevant authorities to take immediate measures to relieve the situation and assist those impacted.
Several long-distance train and bus services were suspended. Airports continued to operate, but passengers faced some delays.
AP Video shot by Tian Macleod Ji
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