Floods continue to hit Thailand; Indonesian Embassy urges citizens to monitor weather forecasts

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Thailand are urged to continuously monitor weather forecasts and road conditions to anticipate the impact of flooding in the neighbouring country.

In a post by the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Bangkok on Friday, it was stated that the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts fluctuating weather conditions accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and heavy rain in several regions from 4 to 7 October 2026.

Consequently, the Embassy has advised Indonesian citizens to avoid flooded areas, stay away from open spaces, and prepare emergency supplies.

In the event of an emergency, Indonesian citizens can contact the KBRI Bangkok hotline at +66 92 903 1103 and +66 96 192 3237.

The Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok also provided several national and Bangkok metropolitan emergency contacts that can be reached by citizens affected by the floods.

On 28 September, the Embassy noted that one Indonesian citizen was affected by the flooding in Thailand. This individual was temporarily trapped in a hotel because the access roads around the accommodation were submerged.

The Embassy has communicated with the individual and ensured that their condition is safe.

As of Thursday (1/10), the disaster that has struck several regions in Thailand since mid-September has claimed 24 lives. Flooding continues to affect Bangkok and 29 other provinces, impacting more than 1.12 million households and 3.19 million people.

Satellite data from the Thailand Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency shows that approximately 1.71 million rai (about 273,600 hectares) of land remains submerged in various areas.

Rain has subsided in most parts of the country except for lower southern Thailand, said government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises, adding that the overall water situation