The Prime Minister is preparing to sit at the head of the table to follow up on the progress of flood relief efforts by the CPOC and the Forward CPOC next Tuesday. The CPOC is expediting the restoration of the area and providing continuous assistance to the people. He emphasized that the South should be on the lookout for heavy rains, which could lead to flooding and landslides. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman of the Flood, Storm, and Landslide Relief Operation Center (FSOC), revealed that on Tuesday, October 15th at 3:00 p.m., there will be a meeting of the Flood, Storm, and Landslide Situation Management Committee (FSOC), chaired by Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, to follow up and listen to the progress of the FSOC and the forward FSOC in resolving the flood situation, rehabilitating the disaster-stricken areas, providing assistance and compensation to affected people, and obstacles in the work. 'The Prime Minister is very concerned about the people affected by the floods. Whether traveling a broad on missions, he has followed the work of the ministers and officials in helping the people and sent encouragement to those affected in every area. Next Tuesday, the Prime Minister will personally listen to the progress of the work of the CPOC and the Front CPOC, as well as related agencies, in order to expedite assistance and compensation for the people as quickly as possible,' said Mr. Jirayu. Mr. Jirayu also said that although the flood situation in many areas has mostly improved, Ms. Thirat Rattanawanich, Deputy Minister of Interior as the Chair of the Forward Command Center for Responsibility, and Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense as the Advisor to the Forward Command Center, are still working to take care of people in the flooded areas. Today (11 October), Ms. Thirat went to Ban Huai Sai Khao, Mae Yao Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, to deliver 110 relief bags, 2 high-pressure water guns, and 29 scholarships, each worth 1,000 baht, totaling 29,000 baht. She confirmed that after the flood, the government took care of the people to have a good life. Currently, officials are surveying to expedite the payment of compensation to the victims. In addition, victims who need additional assistance can inform the village headman to coordinate further assistance. 'The CCSA and the Forward CCSA are still monitoring the situation and providing full assistance to our brothers and sisters who have been affected by the disaster. Today, the chairman of the Forward CCSA has been assigned by Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, and Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, as the Director of the CCSA to take care of our brothers and sisters, especially after the flood recedes. In addition to providing mental support to the people and restoring the area to its original state, we also need to expedite the disbursement of assistance. Currently, officials are surveying the situation after adjusting the criteria for helping flood victims to a flat rate o f 9,000 baht per household and 10,000 baht for helping to clean up mud from flooded houses. I hope everyone is encouraged,' said Mr. Jirayu. For the overall flood situation in the northern region at this time, Mr. Jirayu revealed that in Chiang Rai Province, the rehabilitation and recovery of the area after the water receded is almost complete. In Chiang Mai Province, there is still flooding in Nong Faek Subdistrict, Saraphi District, which is a low-lying area downstream, causing water to remain stagnant for longer than other areas. Many agencies are rushing to pump water out of the area as quickly as possible. At the same time, they are moving forward to restore the environment to its original state as quickly as possible. In Lamphun Province, there is currently flooding waiting to be drained in Ban Luk, Village No. 8 (behind Kanchanaphisek Park), Mueang Nga Subdistrict, Mueang Lamphun District, where the Lamphun Provincial Irrigation Office has added water pumps to drain water downstream to quickly drain w ater into the Kuang and Ping Rivers, which can still accommodate drainage from flooded areas. For the southern region, Mr. Chirayu also said that during this period, we must be vigilant after the Meteorological Department predicted the weather conditions in the southern region. The monsoon trough will pass through the upper southern region, causing heavy to very heavy rain in some areas. The public is asked to be careful of the dangers of accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially in hillside areas near waterways and lowlands. Many southern provinces are preparing for the situation. Mr. Somchai Leelanoi, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, has ordered all units to integrate their readiness to cope with floods, both in terms of receiving and managing the situation and preparing evacuation centers and safety points in risk areas. Similarly, Trang Province is preparing to cope, especially in low-lying areas along riverbanks, including the Trang River, Khlong Palian , Khlong Nang Noi, risk areas in 10 districts, coastal areas and islands. The public is asked to closely follow the weather forecast from the Meteorological Department and government agencies must be ready to provide assistance to the public in a timely manner. Source: Thai News Agency
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