Bangkok governor announces more evacuation areas in Lat Phrao district

Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Monday declared more evacuation zones in Lat Phrao district as floodwaters keep rising, while more areas were put under close monitoring for possible evacuation.

The governor said the additional evacuation zones in Lat Phrao district comprised all of Chorakhe Bua sub-district, and Lat Phrao sub-district along Lat Phrao canal only until four roads — Lat Pla, Lat Phrao-Wang Hin, the northern part of Prasert Manukij, and Sena Nikom roads.

Residents of those areas should move to the shelters provided by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), he advised.

Mr Sukhumbhand also announced special monitoring areas in Huai Khwang district and the community along Lat Phrao canal.

Those living in the monitoring areas should move their valuables to higher ground and be ready to move out to safer areas, he said.

The Bangkok governor earlier Monday issued an evacuation advisory notice for Bangchan subdistrict of Khlong Sam Wa, bringing the total number of 12 districts under evacuation recommendations.