The governor says it will take two to three days for the water to drain. Local authorities declared a state of emergency on Saturday due to the flooding. More than 200 shelters have been opened in the city, and about 4,200 people have taken shelter, according to the governor.
The floods have spread across the city, mainly in the central and eastern parts, blocking roads and stopping traffic in some areas. On Phetchaburi Road, one of Bangkok's main thoroughfares, many cars have been turned around. Others have been left on the street, partially submerged.
Many shops are closed due to the floods.
"The water keeps pouring in. It's hard to get out now. It's up to my waist," said Somkid Pheuk-ngam, a vendor who lives near a canal just north of central Bangkok.
I can't get anywhere. I've kept my shop closed for two days now.
Bangkok resident Sukanya Tongsuk says the situation is reminiscent of the last time the city was hit by widespread flooding in 2011.
"It's probably been 10 to 15 years since we had such heavy rain," she says.
The country's meteorological authority warns that the rain will continue to fall until Sunday due to strong low pressure.
