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Deputy PM Anutin Makes Urgent Trip to Nong Khai, Apologises for Flooding Difficulties


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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, along with key officials on September 14, made an emergency trip to Nong Khai Province to address the severe flooding situation.
 

Accompanied by senior officials, including Arssit Sapphantharat, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, and Pornpot Pennpas, Director-General of the Department of Lands, Anutin met with affected residents, offering apologies for the hardships caused by the flooding. He assured the public that the government is not neglecting the situation and is working swiftly to provide relief.

 

 


During the visit, the delegation received a briefing on the water levels at the Nong Khai Irrigation Project and later traveled to Wiang Khuk Subdistrict in Mueang District, where they delivered 350 relief packages. Anutin also toured flood-affected areas by boat, before stopping at Wat Phra That Klang Nam Temple to meet more residents and distribute aid.

 

Speaking to locals, Anutin expressed his sincere apologies, saying, "I want to apologise to every citizen affected by this disaster. The government has not ignored this situation, and we are mobilising resources to provide relief and assistance. Supplies and tools for daily needs are on their way, both for immediate relief and for post-flood recovery."

 

Anutin further announced that the government has already started allocating emergency funds for flood relief. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who visited Chiang Rai yesterday, has directed that the same relief measures applied there be extended to all flood-affected areas.

 

"The government will also implement measures to reduce water and electricity bills for flood victims as part of the relief efforts," Anutin added. He also addressed concerns about looting in flood-hit areas, stating that authorities will increase security patrols to ensure that residents feel safe when they are forced to evacuate their homes.

 

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1 hour ago, Classic Ray said:

I am surprised (not really) at the lack of implementation of flood prevention schemes in Thailand.

 

This is a country with an annual rainy season and many talented civil engineers.

 

The Asian Development Bank offers funds at low rates of interest for worthwhile projects like these.

Unfortunately, in Thailand, lots of those funds end up being diverted.

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