Bangkok: Supamas insists the government is fully committed to assisting flood victims without delay. She insists she will follow news from state media and is concerned that AI images may cause panic and misunderstanding.

According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Supamas Isaraphakdi, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, addressed the flood situation and advised the public that the country is currently in the midst of a significant disaster. A concern is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) images to create fake images, which can cause panic and even death. She urged people to refrain from doing so and instead, offer support to those affected. This will prevent further discouragement, worsen the situation, and potentially lead to misunderstandings.

The government has been expediting its efforts to integrate the situation and has an incident commander on the ground. It is hoped that the situation will be resolved as quickly as possible. The Prime Minister will visit the area to monitor the situation and provide policy instructions at a later opportunity.

Ms. Supamas also emphasized that people should follow state media for complete truthful information. She also serves as a central hub for gathering information from all government agencies, serving as a voice for the public. She can also listen to news broadcasts from over 80,000 villages nationwide.

Ms. Supamas stated that the Prime Minister expressed deep concern for flood victims. The Cabinet meeting compiled village-by-village data for assistance purposes, and evacuated those in need of urgent assistance. Meanwhile, hospitals have evacuated ICU patients to safer facilities, and helicopters have been deployed to rescue critically ill patients from flooded hospitals. Boats and jet skis have also been mobilized by military, police, and volunteer units in the area.

The Prime Minister has been meeting daily and is striving to ensure that the public receives assistance as quickly as possible. Each ministry has set up shelters. For example, the Ministry of Culture has used temple grounds as shelters, while the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation has used university grounds to accommodate the public. Field hospitals have also been prepared.