webfact Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 PM Prayut orders all units to help flood-hit people in North BANGKOK(NNT) - The flood situation in northern Thailand has affected 382 villages in 25 districts of eight provinces: Nan, Phrae, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Phayao, Uttaradit, Lamphun and Mae Hong Son. Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has expressed concern for the people in flooded areas. He has instructed all units to send more manpower, resources and relief supplies to these areas. The Deputy Government Spokeswoman, Dr. Ratchada Thanadirek, said Gen. Prayut has assigned the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to help farmers look after their livestock. The Department of Livestock Development is mobilizing manpower and resources, including 5,615.56 tons of additional animal feed, 335 tons of dried grass, 201 vehicles, 3,000 relief supplies for animals, 119 teams of veterinarians, and 357 personnel to help evacuate animals and provide medicine where needed. Affected livestock farmers can contact livestock offices in their respective districts for immediate assistance. The Prime Minister thanked all officials and public volunteers for their assistance, and asked them to stay safe and take precautions while performing their duties. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, reported today that a monsoon trough over the northern and northeastern regions, coupled with a storm prevailing across the upper Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand since August 20, have triggered flooding in 382 villages in the eight northern provinces, resulting in one death. In addtion, a landslide was reported in Muang Mae Hong Son district of Mae Hong Son province. -- © Copyright NNT 2020-08-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Prepare for the oncoming drought! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 General Prawit is on big unit enroute ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 He seems bloody good at ordering stuff but that appears to be it... Would never have believed a no fail education system were you can buy your results cannot solve these issues #wantmymoneyback..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has expressed concern for the people in flooded areas. He has instructed all units to send more manpower, resources and relief supplies to these areas. Excellent work from our PM again. He is concerned for the well being of folks within the flood regions of Thailand. Relief supplies will obviously be urgently needed for the elderly and the weak. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted August 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2020 Just now, steven100 said: Excellent work from our PM again. He is concerned for the well being of folks within the flood regions of Thailand. Relief supplies will obviously be urgently needed for the elderly and the weak. As most know i love a good laugh to start my day, and good ole Steven has given me my first side splitting laugh today. Steven ole lad anybody can bark orders thats the easy bit, the government agencies would do it anyway without him sticking his nose in. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Feel sorry for her husband, seems she has a split personality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 They need an order from the prime minister to do this...without one they just sit around and play tiddly winks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 8 hours ago, webfact said: PM Prayut orders all units to help flood-hit people in North Hang on hang on we got the rice delivery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 8 hours ago, webfact said: He has instructed all units to send more manpower, resources and relief supplies to these areas. Ah, two million men lined up passing a chain of buckets from flooded area to drought ridden ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman567 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Send up the subs they can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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