The Bangkok governor says canals in the western part of the city must be dredged to increase drainage capacity.
Meanwhile, he has placed eight communities in Bang Kapi District on the flood watch list.
Those eight Bang Kapi communities are Wang Yai, Wang Som, Samakkhi Pattana, Lamsalee, Lamsalee Pattana, Yoo Sabai housing estate, Matcha and Pracha Ruamjai.
Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said floodwater from the northern part of Bangkok is continuing to flow into the district via the Saen Saeb Canal and smaller nearby canals namely Ban Ma, Lamsalee and Hua Mak Noi.
He advised residents to relocate their belongings and electrical sockets to higher spots and evacuate family members who may need emergency aid such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those who are ill.
The governor added floods on the Thonburi side have begun to subside but many parts of the capital are still reeling under heavy flooding, such as Don Muang and Chatuchak districts, as water in the Prem Prachakorn Canal continues to overflow.
He went on to say the water in the upper part of the Lad Phrao Canal in Sai Mai District continues to swell from its embankment, but floods in Soi Senanikhom and Soi Ladprao 56 are receding.
In Bangplad District, the water level has gone down by 10 to 15 centimeters, but several parts are still submerged with high water.
Sukhumbhand expects the floodwater at Bangbamru Railway Station will recede in one or two days.
The governor stated the water on Sirindhorn Road will be drained into Bangkok Noi Canal and water pumps will installed on Charunsanitwong Road to curb floods at the section between Yanhi Hospital and Lotus Superstore.
Regarding west Bangkok, he said King Rama II Road remains passable, but some of its sidestreets are submerged under 5 or 10 centimeters of water.
He added that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will coordinate with the Flood Relief Operation Center and have the Army send its personnel to dredge Ratchamontri, Sanamchai, Saemdam, and Khunrathcphanijchai canals, to boost drainage capacity.
Regarding registration for Bangkok residents seeking compensation from the government through its district offices, the governor has instructed officials to skip unnecessary paperwork processes such as submission of photos of flood-ravaged homes and written police complaints.
He said those who are unable to present domicile registries can ask their district offices to use their database to verify the authenticity of the information.
The governor advised all flood-hit residents to submit their petitions at Bangkok district offices as soon as possible so the BMA can forward them for the Interior Ministry’s approval before December 22.
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