Bangkok is recovering from some of its worst flooding in years after nearly 320mm of rain fell in two to three days, affecting around 700,000 residents across 329,000 households. Floodwaters are now receding as rain eases and drainage continues, and the government says standing water could clear within two to three days if no further significant rainfall occurs.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand confirms that major visitor areas, including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun, remain open, and restaurants and shops in central tourist districts are largely operating as usual. However, low-lying eastern districts were hit harder, and travellers staying outside central areas should check local conditions directly.
Both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports remain open, but Thai Airways has reduced departures from Bangkok by 30 to 40 percent and cancelled dozens of flights due to staffing and baggage handling problems. A backlog of over 5,000 bags has accumulated, and the airline aims to clear it within 72 hours with help from military personnel and additional staff.
For travellers, Bangkok's main attractions are accessible, but flight disruptions and baggage delays are likely in the coming days. The BTS Skytrain, MRT, and Airport Rail Link are operating, though road transport remains vulnerable to localised flooding.
