Every household impacted by floods across various provinces will receive up to 230,000 baht in financial assistance, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Monday.
Additionally, compensation ranging from 40,000 to 50,000 baht will be provided for other incidents, such as fatalities, according to Prommin Lertsuridej, the secretary-general to the PM.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn plans to propose a 3 billion baht allocation from the central budget for flood relief during Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.
Following a discussion with the Flood, Storm, and Mudslide Situation Administration and Management Committee on Monday, the Prime Minister stated that the government intends to set up a Flood Situation Administration and Management Support Centre to oversee and coordinate flood management and relief operations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will chair the centre, with Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul serving as the deputy chair.
Rising floodwaters are being reported in the Northeastern region, while the situation in the North remains stable despite persistent rains, Prime Minister Paetongtarn reported.
She further noted that provincial authorities are actively monitoring water levels and will issue timely flood warnings and evacuation directives to downstream provinces at risk.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of advance warnings for residents about impending floods.
In Ubon Ratchathani, the last Northeastern province before the Mekong River enters Laos, Army Area 2 is on alert to manage potential water overflows, she mentioned.
According to officials, the flood conditions this year are expected not to exceed those of previous years.
She also mentioned that the Chao Phraya River can still accommodate additional water, indicating that the flooding should not impact the Bangkok metropolitan area.
Discussions with the Interior Ministry have led to an agreement to waive power and water bills for September and apply a 30% discount in October to alleviate the economic strain during this period.
“If the situation worsens or is prolonged, more aid measures will be considered,” she said.
