Bangkok: The Stock Exchange of Thailand, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, has prepared relief bags for immediate delivery to flood victims and those affected by the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border, emphasizing the need to assist fellow countrymen facing hardship.
According to Thai News Agency, directors, executives, and staff of the Stock Exchange of Thailand jointly packed 1,000 relief bags of essential items to be delivered to flood victims and those affected by the Thai-Cambodian border situation. This initiative is part of a collaboration between the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.
Professor Pisit Suthipatanapong, Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, stated that the Stock Exchange of Thailand has a policy to assist victims of disasters, including caring for vulnerable groups. Assistance is provided as quickly as possible whenever a disaster occurs.
In the past, the Stock Exchange of Thailand has continuously cooperated with the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in providing support for the forwarding of aid. The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, with military units and personnel in every area, can deliver aid quickly.
On this occasion, the Board of Directors, Executives, and staff of the Stock Exchange of Thailand prepared 1,000 relief bags containing consumer goods and medical supplies, valued at 1,000,000 baht. Of these, 500 bags will be sent to assist those affected by the floods in the northern region, and another 500 bags will be sent to assist people affected by the incident along the Thai-Cambodian border staying at various shelters.
Professor Pisit emphasized that the Stock Exchange of Thailand remains committed to caring for society and the environment, promoting the quality of life of communities, particularly vulnerable groups, the elderly, and the poor, for strength and sustainability.
Major General Amarin Tesantham, Director of the Civil Affairs Operations Office, Royal Thai Armed Forces Civil Affairs Department, noted that the flooding in the North has affected people in several provinces, including Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Phrae, Lampang, Loei, and Sukhothai. Meanwhile, the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border has also affected a large number of people, with more than 100,000 people evacuated to temporary shelters.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has consistently received cooperation from the Stock Exchange of Thailand in providing relief packages to help fellow countrymen facing hardship. Coordination with military units in the area is ongoing to identify areas where citizens are suffering and in need of urgent assistance, ensuring that essential supplies are delivered quickly and accurately.