BANGKOK: Saturday’s (Dec 6) tidal surge reached the highest level of the year, with waters at Bang Pu rising to 1.99 m., resulting in widespread flooding around Pak Nam Market and Phra Samut Chedi.
Residents are urged to check risk areas, as this morning’s sea level spike set a new annual record at Bang Pu, with water reaching 1.99 metres, 18 centimetres higher than Friday.
Flooding has now impacted all routes surrounding Pak Nam – Phra Samut Chedi, with close monitoring required for areas outside flood barriers or where flood protection infrastructure remains incomplete.
Tidal surge inundates key areas of Samut Prakan
This morning, several economic and densely populated communities in Samut Prakan were hit by sudden flooding as sea levels surged to their highest point of the year.
On Saturday (Dec 6), Sansern Ruangrit, Assistant Director of Ratchathewi District Office, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, confirmed the highest tidal level of the year at Bang Pu — 1.99 metres above mean sea level.
He added that while water runoff from upstream has decreased, vulnerable communities located outside flood barriers or near incomplete structures must remain on high alert.
Pak Nam Market underwater — main roads turn into canals
The FM91 Trafficpro radio station reported at 08.29 hrs that tidal flooding had swamped all major routes surrounding Pak Nam Market, Samut Prakan:
• Sukluea Road
• Dan Kao Road
• Si Samut Road
• Prakorn Chai Road, from Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station to Tai Ban roundabout
Flooding also affected Tai Ban Road behind Samut Prakan Hospital.
Phu Chao Saming Phrai area
• Phu Chao Saming Phrai Road, from Phu Chao Pier to Khlong Khut Bridge — all lanes flooded
Phra Samut Chedi area
• Suksawat Road, from Phra Samut Chedi Hospital to the clock tower roundabout
• Khlong Sapphasamit Road near Wat Iam Prachamit — severe flooding
Public advisory
Residents and commuters in affected areas are advised to avoid the listed routes and closely follow government announcements to monitor the situation and prepare for potential impacts, as the unusually high tide will require continued vigilance until water levels recede. - The Nation/ANN
