The Irrigation Department will release 700-1,000 cubic meters per second from Chaophraya Dam on August 28, 2026, potentially raising downstream water levels by 0.6–1.5 meters. Six districts in Ayutthaya province outside flood barriers are on alert. Heavy rains are forecast through September 1, with tidal surge effects expected through August 29. Water reservoir levels nationwide stand at 64% capacity. SMEs and manufacturers in affected areas (especially those in low-lying zones near the central plains) should monitor flooding risk and prepare contingency plans.