EP: 158 Stay ready. It's not over yet! Thailand Floods 1.7 million people hit.

You asked; we are here to answer. With many of our news desk reporters and editors working remotely because of floodwaters or wading through inundated streets to reach the newsroom, we are working nonstop to deliver real-time updates as the situation develops.

Here is what we know about the flood crisis in the capital:

What does a disaster declaration allow? 

The disaster zone declaration is a legal mechanism that allows national and local authorities quicker access to emergency funds and equipment. Part of Thailand’s broader disaster management framework, it is intended to ensure affected residents receive timely assistance and relief operations are coordinated efficiently to minimise damage.

Which Bangkok districts are worst affected?

Eastern fringe areas remain severely inundated, with many residents stranded in their homes with limited access to essential supplies. The hardest hit part of the capital is Lat Krabang, where there are up to 40,000 victims. Districts such as Bang Kapi, Khannayao, Lak Si and Saphan Sung continue to face high water levels. By contrast, central business corridors like Sukhumvit and Silom-Sathorn sit on higher, better-drained ground