Bangkok Prepares 1.5 Million Sandbags to Prevent Flooding From Chao Phraya River

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared 1.5 million sandbags for the arrival of northern runoffs. His statement comes after the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) boosted water release from the Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat province.

Governor Chadchart Sittipunt told reporters that he is less concerned about northern runoff than about severe rainfall in the city, which might create flooding. Nonetheless, he stated that some 250,000 sandbags have already been placed in gaps in the flood walls to prevent runoff from spilling into the city.

He emphasised that the BMA is adequately prepared and will work with all appropriate agencies to deal with the massive influx of water.

People living near waterways in 11 provinces of the Chao Phraya river basin, including Bangkok, are being warned that water levels may rise owing to a flood of runoff from the north.

On Tuesday, the Royal Irrigation Department reported that the Chao Phraya River in Nakhon Sawan province was flowing at 1,169 cubic meters per second. The agency was diverting water from the river to connect canals on both sides of the Chao Phraya.

After receiving water from the Pa Sak River, the Chao Phraya flowed at 1,192 cubic meters per second in Ayutthaya province.

On Friday, the department predicted that the flow of the Chao Phraya River will reach 1,400 cubic metres per second in Nakhon Sawan and 1,700 cubic metres per second at the Chao Phraya barrage dam in bordering Chai Nat province.

Meanwhile, Phrae runoff is streaming down Sukhothai province’s Yom River, inundating low-lying communities in Mueang, Sawankhalok, Si Somrong, and Si Satchanalai districts.

The Yom River today has an average depth of 7.69m, which is still below the banks’ tops, except in low-lying regions.

Another mass of water from Phrae’s Wang Chin area is projected to reach Si Satchanalai about noon today, with a flow rate of 1,700 m3/s, which is around 500 m3/s more than the local water management capacity.

The National Water Resources Office has chosen to send excess water via the Saphan Chan sluice gate into a network of canals, reducing the quantity that reaches the provincial town.

The irrigation department also reported that flooding was still occurring in Chiang Rai, Nan, Nakhon Phanom, Phayao, Phrae, Sukhothai, and Suphan Buri provinces.

SOURCE: ChiangRaiTimes

Euro recovers slightly against the Thai Baht; ECB decision due Thursday

 

After a weak first half of October, the euro has regained some ground against the Thai baht. The European Central Bank’s (ECB) official reference rate rose from 37.574 baht on October 9 to 37.821 baht on Monday, October 26. The ECB is set to meet in Frankfurt on Thursday, October 29, to discuss monetary policy. The decision will be announced at 2:15 PM Central European Time, followed by a press conference.

Euro slowly climbs from October low
The recovery has been modest so far. At the beginning of October, the euro stood at 38.023 baht, before falling to 37.574 baht on October 9. Since then, the currency has gradually climbed back up; the ECB recorded a rate of 37.811 baht on October 22 and 37.821 baht on October 26.

For those living in Thailand who receive income, a pension, or hold savings in euros, such a difference has a direct impact on purchasing power. At a theoretical exchange rate of 37.821, €2,000 would yield approximately 75,642 baht. On July 22, the ECB reference rate was 38.570 baht; at that time, the same amount would have been worth approximately 77,140 baht—a difference of nearly 1,500 baht.

Actual exchange rates are usually lower
The ECB rate is a reference rate, not the rate you will automatically receive at a bank or currency exchange office. For this reason, the Bank of Thailand also publishes the average exchange rates actually applied by Thai commercial banks. On October 22, for example, the average buying rate for a euro transfer at Thai banks was 37.4268 baht. On October 14, it was 37.2598 baht.

Fees and the exchange rate applied by your own bank or payment service provider may further affect the final amount.

The market looks to the ECB on Thursday
The next key date is Thursday, October 29. At 2:15 PM, the ECB will announce its latest interest rate decision. The central bank’s decision is not officially determined in advance; therefore, it is best to avoid stating as a fact that interest rates will remain unchanged.

Sources: European Central Bank, euro reference exchange rate for the Thai baht; European Central Bank, meeting agenda for October 29; Bank of Thailand, daily exchange rates

Source: Thailandblog 

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Pattaya celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Bikini Beach Race—spooky and sexy this year

 

Pattaya City, the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PCBTA), and Central Pattaya will hold the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2026 on Saturday, October 31st, marking its 10th year.

The 5-kilometer evening race on Pattaya Beach in front of Central Pattaya is expected to draw more than 5,000 runners and supporters from over 30 countries.
This year’s theme is “RUN THE WAVE. OWN THE NIGHT.” with a Halloween seaside concept, a planned start around 17:30, and a Glow Party and Beach Concert afterward featuring Thai artist Laem Somphol.

 Deputy Mayor Kritsana Boonsawat chaired a readiness meeting focused on safety, traffic management, and coordination with beach umbrella operators.

The race follows last year’s 9th edition, which drew a similar crowd.

Pattaya: Pattaya City is preparing to host the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2026 on October 31st on Pattaya Beach from 5PM, celebrating the event’s 10th anniversary with a Halloween seaside theme on the same evening as the Pattaya Halloween Festival and Parade also on Pattaya Beach and Walking Street!

Deputy Mayor Kritsana Boonsawat chaired a readiness meeting at Pattaya City Hall. Attendees included PCBTA president Chutima Jiramongkol, a traffic inspector from Pattaya City Police Station, a representative from Central Pattaya, and officials from relevant agencies. Discussions covered safety measures and traffic management along the course.

The race is a joint effort by Pattaya City, the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PCBTA), and Central Pattaya. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 31st, 2026, on Pattaya Beach in front of Central Pattaya. The course is 5 kilometers. Organizers expect more than 5,000 runners and accompanying supporters from over 30 countries.

The 2026 edition adopts the concept “RUN THE WAVE. OWN THE NIGHT.” and incorporates a Halloween theme. Runners are set to start at approximately 17:30. After the race, a Glow Party and Beach Concert is planned at the Sunken area on the ground floor of Central Pattaya, with a performance by Thai artist Laem Somphol.

City officials have prioritized safety, especially at road crossings, and will deploy staff to manage traffic and assist participants. Beach umbrella operators in locks 65–73 and lock 74 have been asked to clear equipment after 20:00 on October 29th and 30th and to suspend operations on October 31st. Normal service is expected to resume on the morning of November 1st.

The event continues a long-running beach race that has previously attracted thousands of international participants.October 31st also marks the Pattaya Halloween Festival 2026 on Walking Street and Pattaya Beach, which includes a parade, costume contest, and mini concert!

Source: ThePattayaNews

Thai hotel sector faces rising closures after widespread losses

Thai hotel closures rose 42% in the first nine months of 2026 after 51% of operators posted losses in 2025, with KResearch warning of further pressure in 2027.

Thailand’s hotel and accommodation sector is facing mounting pressure from weak tourism demand, rising competition and high operating costs, with business closures accelerating after more than half of operators reported losses last year.

KASIKORN RESEARCH CENTER (KResearch) said 148 hotel and accommodation businesses registered their closure during the first nine months of 2026, up 42% from the same period a year earlier.

Meanwhile, about 51% of operators recorded losses in 2025, with smaller businesses the most vulnerable. Around 54% of small operators were loss-making, while 42% had accumulated losses for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. Overall, 38% of hotel and accommodation operators recorded accumulated losses throughout the three-year period.

KResearch warned that the outlook for 2027 remained highly uncertain as the tourism recovery stays uneven, competition intensifies and operating costs face further upward pressure.

Hotel market grows, but recovery remains uneven
Thailand’s hotel and accommodation market is expected to be worth about THB1.1 trillion in 2026, up 2.6% from 2025.

Accommodation accounts for about 77% of sector revenue, with the remaining 23% coming from areas including catering, meetings, seminars, food and beverages.

The industry comprises about 15,000 operators, more than 98% of them small and medium-sized businesses, and employs around 430,000 people. Its market value is equivalent to about 5.7% of Thailand’s gross domestic product at current prices, according to KResearch.

Despite overall revenue growth supported by international meetings and conferences and continued domestic travel, the recovery has not been evenly distributed.

New business registrations also slowed. A total of 779 hotel and accommodation businesses were established during the first nine months, down 31.2% year on year, although the figure remained above the comparable level in 2024.

Source: TheNation 

Thailand launches nationwide operation targeting 10,000 visa overstayers

 Knock on the door coming for 10k visa overstayers now in Thailand as police launch new crackdown

Thailand launches a nationwide hunt for over 10,000 visa overstayers as police arrest fraud suspects and fugitives. An Israeli is nabbed after 2,095 days illegally in Thailand. Meanwhile, drug raids seized 17.8 million meth tablets and tonnes of ice.

Thailand’s police have launched a nationwide dragnet for more than 10,000 visa overstayers as immigration chief Lieutenant General Nopasin Poolsawat orders officers to hunt down foreigners illegally resident for years. Raids have already netted South Korean fraud suspects, Chinese gang organisers and an Israeli who overstayed 2,095 days. Meanwhile, over 81,000 foreigners have been refused entry since October 2025. The crackdown comes alongside a massive drugs offensive led by police chief General Samran Nuanma. Officers have seized over 17.8 million methamphetamine tablets, 2.3 tonnes of crystal meth and assets exceeding ฿550 million. Drug financiers and international criminal networks are now firmly in police sights as Thailand’s big clean up proceeds.

Thailand’s police have launched a major nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, international criminal gangs and immigration offenders. More than 10,000 foreigners with expired visas are now being targeted.

National Police Commissioner General Samran Nuanma and Immigration Bureau chief Police Lieutenant General Nopasin Poolsawat are directing the offensive. Meanwhile, police have seized millions of methamphetamine tablets and tonnes of crystal methamphetamine.

International fraud suspects and foreigners illegally resident for years have also been arrested. The operation extends from Bangkok to tourist islands, commercial centres and border provinces.

Police widen nationwide hunt for 10,000 visa overstayers as drug and international crime raids intensify

Source: 

Thaiexaminer

Thai Baht falls to three-month low

The Thai baht is nearing its lowest level in three months. On October 22, the currency was trading at 33.73 baht to the US dollar. In the coming days, interest rate decisions in Thailand, the United States, and Europe could trigger further volatility—a point particularly relevant if you are planning to transfer a large sum of money to Thailand soon.

A week earlier, the baht was trading at around 33.50 to the dollar, but it subsequently lost ground due to a combination of rising oil prices, unrest in the Middle East, and a stronger US dollar. Developments in the international gold market also played a role. By the close of trading on October 22, the baht stood at 33.72 to the dollar.

For the week of October 26–30, the Kasikorn Research Center projected an exchange rate range of 33.30 to 33.80 baht per dollar. Within this range, the currency could see rapid fluctuations, as several central banks are set to announce key interest rate decisions this week. Furthermore, the release of new economic data could impact the currency market, thereby indirectly affecting the euro-baht exchange rate.

Rising oil prices put pressure on Thailand

Thailand is a major energy importer and is therefore sensitive to increases in oil prices. Tensions in the Middle East have driven up prices and heightened uncertainty in financial markets over the past few weeks. This could have a negative impact on the baht, as higher energy costs may put pressure on Thailand’s trade balance.

At the same time, the US dollar has strengthened. During periods of instability, investors often seek refuge in the dollar, which can lead to the weakening of currencies from emerging markets. Sell-offs in the international gold market have also been a contributing factor. In Thailand, the gold trade plays a relatively significant role in the daily supply and demand for foreign currency.
Bank of Thailand to make a decision on October 28
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Thailand is set to meet on Wednesday, October 28. The outcome is being closely watched, as interest rate expectations can directly influence the attractiveness of the baht to international investors.

In addition, Thailand’s export figures for September, along with new economic data, are due to be released. Strong export figures could provide sustained support for the baht, while disappointing numbers could exert further pressure. Meanwhile, foreign capital flows remain a key factor; between October 19 and October 22, foreign investors were net buyers of Thai stocks and bonds, which provided some support to the financial markets.

Fed and ECB could also influence the euro-baht exchange rate
The US Federal Reserve is set to meet on October 27 and 28. Financial markets are primarily looking for clarity regarding future interest rate policy. Any shift in expectations concerning US interest rates could trigger a rapid response from the dollar, which would almost immediately affect the dollar-baht exchange rate.
A day later, on October 29, the European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its own interest rate decision. For Dutch and Belgian nationals in Thailand, this particular decision is of special interest. The number of baht one receives for a euro is not determined solely by the Thai currency; the euro’s exchange rate against the US dollar also plays a significant role.

Consider waiting a few days before making a large transfer
Those planning to transfer a substantial sum to Thailand soon will face a week filled with events likely to impact exchange rates. Decisions from the Fed, the Bank of Thailand, and the ECB are all scheduled within a few days of one another. Consequently, the euro-baht exchange rate may experience greater volatility than it would during a typical, quieter week of trading.
You might choose to wait for these decisions to be announced before executing a large transfer. While this offers no guarantee of a more favorable rate—as currency fluctuations are notoriously difficult to predict—you will at least have more information regarding the interest rate policies in Thailand, the United States, and the eurozone by the end of Thursday.

The coming week will be decisive for the baht
The baht begins the new week at its weakest level in approximately three months. The Kasikorn Research Center anticipates an exchange rate in the range of 33.30 to 33.80 baht per US dollar. With three major central bank meetings and new Thai export figures on the horizon, this range could soon be put to the test. For those transferring euros to Thailand, this will therefore be a week to keep an especially close eye on the exchange rate.

Sources:

Pattaya Mail

Federal Reserve

European Central Bank

Thailand Blog