Internal Affairs

Ple Nakorn and Thammanat Address Miscommunication Concerns in Friendly Meeting

Bangkok: Ple Nakorn met with Thammanat to clarify the issue of inaccurate information after a phone-in with a news program. He said he could call on him at any time. According to Thai News Agency, Ple Nakorn Silachai met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao, in his capacity as Director of the

Government Mobilizes Resources to Aid Flood-Affected Southern Provinces

Bangkok: The government is mobilizing all sectors to urgently provide assistance for flooding in nine southern provinces. The Department of Livestock Development is sending royally-provided animal feed to help evacuate livestock and is preparing a plan to revive agricultural occupations after the floodwaters recede. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ayrin Phanrit, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that flooding in the

Thammanat Leads Effort to Clear Bridge for Essential Supplies

Bangkok: Thammanat led a team from the Ministry of Agriculture to clear the U-Tapao Canal Bridge of vehicles and open up a traffic lane for transporting food to affected areas. Reporters stated that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao, in his capacity as Director of the Center for Water Management in Natural Disaster

Songkhla Flood Victims to Receive 4,755 Million Baht Aid

Songkhla: The Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office has approved a budget allocation of 4,755.168 million baht to assist flood victims in Songkhla Province. The Songkhla Provincial Disaster Relief Committee has sanctioned this aid for 528,352 households affected by the flooding. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior has directed the Songkhla Governor to expedite the release of these

Thailand’s Election Commission Sets Guidelines for Flood Relief and Campaigning

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has released its distribution guidelines and approved flood relief measures ahead of the upcoming election period. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT has outlined the necessary regulations for Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) candidates, political parties, MPs, and political officeholders regarding the distribution of goods and the approval of flood relief projects. The

Prime Minister Unveils Comprehensive Flood Relief Plan for Southern Regions

Bangkok: The Prime Minister sat at the head of the table to discuss flood relief in the South, outlining a three-phase framework of “Aid, Relief, and Rehabilitation” to address the extensive flood damage. The plan includes offering 0% interest loans to help residents rebuild their homes and expediting coordination with insurance companies to ensure prompt disbursements, with a focus on

Thai Election Commission Delays Local Polls Due to Flooding

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has postponed the application process for mayors and members of subdistrict administrative organizations (SAOs) in four provinces affected by flooding: Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, and Narathiwat. The ECT cited the adverse weather conditions as the reason for the delay in the registration day for these local elections. According to Thai News Agency, the Election

Suchart Rushes to Alleviate Flooding in Hat Yai

Hat yai: Deputy Prime Minister Suchart is rushing to alleviate flooding in Hat Yai. The deputy government spokesperson is delivering self-heating noodles to villagers, helping them cope with food shortages and power outages. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, has