Nearly a week of flooding has disrupted Bangkok’s informal economy, cutting incomes for street vendors, drivers and other workers while businesses report steep revenue losses. Thai Airways International reduced flights and suspended cargo intake, while Toyota Motor and Honda Motor temporarily halted production after flooded roads blocked supplier deliveries. The Federation of Thai Industries estimated at least 1.018 billion baht in losses across automotive-related industries, while the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce estimated that broader flooding could reduce economic growth by 0.07 percentage point, or as much as 12.3 billion baht, with losses potentially doubling if disruption continues. The impact is concentrated in Bangkok and nearby provinces, which generate roughly half of Thailand’s economic output, but low-income households face greater pressure because Thailand is expected to grow only 2%-2.5% in 2026 and has one of Asia’s highest household-debt levels. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government has approved about 4 billion baht in immediate relief, although a budget deficit of about 4% of GDP and public debt nearing a 70% ceiling constrain further spending.