Aid For Cold Weather Victims In The Central Region

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The Central region appears to be suffereing markedly low tempretures this cool season.

Sukhothai provide blankets to cold weather victims

Sukhothai provincial officials have distributed warm blankets to cold weather victims in the concerned areas.

Today (January 21), Mr. Choeisak Thalathee (เชยศักดิ์ ถาละถี), Ban Kluai mayor, presided over the event to distribute blankets in Ban Kluay municipal district, Sukhothai province. Ban Kluay’s local residents have currently been affected by extreme cold weather conditions as the temperature has dropped down to 10 degree Celsius. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) thus decided to declare Sukhothai province as emergency zone due to the high air pressure which has been dominating the northern region of Thailand. Sukhothai Governor Mr. Yothin Samutkhiri (โยธินศร์ สมุทรคีรีจ์) and President of Sukhothai Administration Organization Mr. Manu Phukprasert (มนู พุกประเสริฐ), had already provided 1,000 blankets to the affected residents at this point.

Originally posted at National News Bureau of Thailand:

http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...ather%20victims

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn provides blankets to Tak residents

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn provides blankets to cold-affected victims in Tak province.

Tak Governor, Mr. Khomsan Ekkachai (คมสันต์ เอกชัย) announced today (January 22) that, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been concerned over Tak residents who have been suffering from extreme cold weather conditions. In response, Deputy Private Secretary and groups had decided to distribute 400 blankets that were graciously granted by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to the affected residents at Ban Um Wab School and Ban Hin Lad – Na Hai School of Sam Ngao district, Tak province.

Thus far, 9 districts of Tak province have still been affected by severe cold weather conditions with less than 15 degree Celsius in temperature, while affecting more than 130,000 residents. Meanwhile, residents in Mueang Tak, Wang Chao, Sam Ngao, Ban Tak, Mae Ramat, and Phop Phra districts also have been enduring with the drought.

Tak officials have consistently been providing assistance to the locals in affected areas at this point.

Originally posted at National News Bureau of Thailand:

http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...Tak%20residents

I bet the locals can't wait for this global warming to start :-)