Thai floods disrupt factories, capital still at risk, PM says

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Bangkok, its metropolitan area and Thailand's central region were still at risk from floodwaters flowing in from the north.

A partially submerged vehicle at the flooded compound of Rajamangala National Stadium following heavy rain in Bangkok, Sep 29, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Patipat Janthong)

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BANGKOK: Floods in Thailand have caused the temporary shutdown of four Toyota plants and the suspension of cargo operations of flag carrier Thai Airways, the companies said on Wednesday (Sep 30), as the country braces for more heavy rain next week.

Thailand's weather agency forecast heavy rain from Oct 5 to 8, with increased rainfall expected in the northeast and north.

Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone after receiving 320mm of rain over three days late last week, as much as it typically receives in all of September.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters that Bangkok, its metropolitan area and Thailand's central region were still at risk from floodwaters flowing in from the north, and said a war room has been set up to monitor the situation.

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