Thailand Announces Public Holiday as Bangkok Struggles with Severe Flooding

Thailand declares public holiday as Bangkok floods worsen, impacting 545K people and causing economic losses.

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand has declared a two-day public holiday in several provinces as authorities work to manage severe flooding in Bangkok following heavy rainfall that has submerged homes and roads.

The floods have impacted over 545,000 residents across 25 provinces, with at least eight deaths reported nationwide. In the capital, nearly 4,900 people were evacuated to shelters after 470mm of rain fell in some areas within 48 hours, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to label all 50 districts as disaster zones.

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The government announced special holidays on September 28 and 29 in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan to ease travel and reduce flood impacts. Officials warned that the situation could lead to economic losses exceeding 11 billion baht, with potential effects on GDP growth, according to an economics professor from Rangsit University. Meanwhile, residents in affected areas were urged to avoid non-essential travel and rely on official updates for safety guidance.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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