Songkhla: "Chanapat" is seeking fairness from the Prime Minister concerning flood compensation issues affecting the residents of Songkhla Province. The plea comes amidst allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the flood relief efforts.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chanonpat Naksua, an MP from Songkhla District 4 representing the Klatham Party, has raised concerns over potential corruption in certifying false documents for disaster assistance in the 2024 emergency flood case. He highlighted inconsistencies in the document certification process that do not match the actual circumstances, particularly regarding false claims for houses lacking official house numbers. This mismanagement has resulted in the denial of the promised 9,000 baht per household compensation for many residents in Sathing Phra District.
Mr. Chanonpat emphasized that the nine sub-district administrative organization presidents have been diligently working across various areas and districts to address these issues. He noted that while some blame has been directed at the sub-district mayors, blaming the prime minister is misplaced. He assured the public that efforts are being made to address these delays and issues. "We will gather to draft a letter requesting fairness from the prime minister and Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health, regarding the 9,000 baht flood relief money. We will submit it at the cabinet meeting on February 18," said Mr. Chanonpat, reaffirming his commitment to advocating for the affected citizens.