Thailand: Water disruptions to occur in parts of Bangkok and Samut Prakan March 25-26

Event

Water service provider Metropolitan Waterworks Authority announced that water disruptions would affect parts of Bangkok and Samut Prakan 21:00 March 25-10:00 March 26 due to planned maintenance works. Planned water outages will affect Bueng Kum, Khan Na Yao, Khlong Sam Wa, Min Buri, and Nong Chok districts in Bangkok. Additionally, low water pressure will impact Bang Khen, Bangna, Bangkapi, Lat Krabang, Lat Phrao, Prawet, Sai Mai, Saphan Sung, Suan Luang, and Wang Thonglang in Bangkok; as well as parts of Bang Bo, Bang Muang, Bang Phli, and Bang Sao Thong districts in Samut Prakan.

Business disruptions are possible during water disruptions, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water for operations.

Advice

Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations if operating in the affected areas. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.