Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, September 27, 2026. For the Malaysian press, the Bangkok event is first and foremost seen through the fate of its own citizens. After the declaration, on Friday, September 25, of the 50 districts of the Thai capital as disaster zones by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok published a notice on Saturday, September 26, calling on Malaysians residing or traveling in the area to "exercise caution and remain vigilant" in the face of persistent rains that are disrupting roads and daily activities. The text, relayed by The Sun and Malay Mail, recommends checking the condition of roads and floods before any travel, planning for extra travel time, avoiding affected areas, and considering alternative routes. The embassy notes that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has an online flood monitoring system, as well as an emergency hotline, 1555, which is active continuously; reports can also be made through the Traffy Fondue app. For travel-related inquiries, Malaysians are referred to the Tourism Authority of Thailand's contact center (1672) or the tourist police (1155).

On Sunday, September 27, the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs took a tougher stance: several Malaysian citizens have been affected by the floods, the notice states, and the embassy "is extending the necessary support and assistance." Individuals in need of consular assistance, or with information about other affected Malaysians, are invited to contact the embassy in Bangkok via three phone numbers or by email, and to register immediately through the e-Konsular system. The ministry also reminds travelers that access roads to Suvarnabhumi Airport may experience delays and advises allowing plenty of time for departures.

According to the notices, relayed by the Bernama agency, the heavy and continuous rains since Thursday, September 24, have caused flooding in the 50 districts of Bangkok, affecting 93 neighborhoods, 350 sub-districts, and 1,425 villages, with 44 points of roadways submerged in the capital. The Malaysian coverage does not elaborate on the Thai human toll or the political response of the governor or central government: it remains focused on the security of the diaspora and the consular assistance channel.