King Vajiralongkorn “monitoring” floods

King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand is “closely monitoring” floods which have inundated the region as Bangkok declares all 50 districts disaster zones.

King Vajiralongkorn has “expressed concern for the public affected by heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok, its vicinity, & the Central region,” according to the Bureau of the Royal Household.

His Majesty has “graciously commanded that the situation and relief efforts be closely monitored,” as all 50 districts of Thailand’s capital have been declared disaster zones. Schools will be closed on Monday, with the government urging employees to stay home as rainfall in the region exceeded 30 centimetres. While some have rushed to stores to panic-buy, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said there is “no need to panic” during a Saturday press conference.

Meanwhile, the First Army Area is urgently coordinating with relevant agencies and mobilising personnel to assist those affected. The military has deployed troops, volunteers, boats, and vehicles to transport citizens—particularly patients and those needing hospital visits. Operations include evacuating patients from affected hospitals, moving private vehicles out of flooded areas, and delivering food, drinking water, and relief kits to residents remaining at home.

Additionally, plans are underway to establish royal kitchens at evacuation centres and to open communication channels for rapid assistance requests. Personnel have been instructed to prioritise safety during operations to ensure that aid reaches all affected individuals thoroughly and promptly.