DDPM Opens Registration for 2026 Flood Relief Assistance via the “Tang Rath” App Starting October 2 at 8:00 AM, Covering 65 Provinces and Bangkok

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has opened the registration system for financial assistance for flood victims whose permanent residences were affected between 15 May and 30 September 2026, covering 65 provinces and Bangkok.

 

Four qualifying cases

Permanent residence flooded for no more than 7 days, with property damage

Flooding continued for more than 7 consecutive days

Permanent residence was surrounded by floodwater, preventing normal living conditions for more than 7 consecutive days

Permanent residence in a high-rise building where floodwater did not reach the residential floor, but the flooding affected residents’ ability to live normally for more than 7 consecutive days

 

Relief assistance

– Assistance is provided once per household

– Covers homes with a house registration

– Covers rental properties, with the tenant receiving the payment

– Covers other permanent residences, even without a house registration

– Applicants must reside in an area officially declared a disaster-affected area or an emergency disaster relief assistance area

 

Two registration channels

1. Via the “Tang Rat” App

Registration opens 2 October 2026 at 8:00 AM onwards. The system will connect with the civil registration database to verify information immediately, and applicants can track their application status in real time.

2. In-person application

Applicants may submit documents at the local administrative organization in their area or at the district office in Bangkok. Officials will assist applicants in entering their information into the system.

Coverage: 65 provinces and Bangkok. Eligible flood victims in the designated areas can check their eligibility and register for assistance through the specified channels.

Flood victims are encouraged to prepare the necessary information and documents in advance to ensure that eligibility verification and assistance can be processed as quickly as possible.

 

Source: Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)