Ban Sai Thong:Floodwaters surged into the village in Khao Chakan District, Sa Kaeo Province, forcing villagers to scramble to escape by climbing ropes. The district chief, along with administrative officials and rescue teams, assisted villagers in Moo 7 near the Sai Thong Bridge, where urgent evacuation was necessary due to strong currents and rising water levels.
According to Thai News Agency, the rescue operation in Ban Sai Thong was challenging. Officials had to secure ropes to trees and stable points, enabling villagers to carefully navigate through the strong currents to safety. Volunteers from the Friends Helping Friends Foundation aided in the rescue efforts, utilizing their skills in rope techniques to evacuate residents from flood-affected areas.
Meanwhile, Highway 359, connecting Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Aranyaprathet District in Sa Kaeo, was inundated, with water levels reaching 60 centimeters. This affected traffic in both inbound and outbound lanes, though large vehicles could still pass. The flooding impacted seven districts and 22 sub-districts in Sa Kaeo, along with communities in Sa Kaeo and Aranyaprathet Municipalities.
In Chanthaburi Province, heavy rainfall led to a landslide that buried the Huap Bon Wan Buddhist monastery in Kaeng Hang Maew District, resulting in the death of one monk. Rescue teams responded to reports of monks trapped inside the monastery.
Additionally, flash floods at the Ban Laem border crossing in Pong Nam Ron District caused water to overflow from the canal, affecting the border market and Immigration Office. The rain has since subsided, allowing water levels to recede slightly, with hopes of the situation normalizing if no further rain occurs.
In Bangkok, Governor Chatchart Sittipunt reported heavy rainfall in the eastern areas due to a low-pressure system. Although the canals are congested, the streets remain largely unflooded, indicating effective drainage management by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Efforts are underway to pump water at a rate of 1,200 cubic meters per second, with communities along canals advised to move belongings to higher ground.