New images show extent of flooding

New satellite images have shown the extent of widespread flooding across four central provinces, affecting 813,817 rai (1,300 square kilometres) of land, mostly low-lying agricultural areas and riverside communities, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).

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The high-resolution images released yesterday from the THEOS-1 satellite clearly show inundated areas in Ayutthaya and parts of Ang Thong, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom provinces.

Authorities are attempting to manage heavier-than-expected flooding this year, while also mitigating the impact on Bangkok. Residents of Ayutthaya in particular have criticised the government's water management efforts, saying they are paying a high price to keep the capital dry.