Paethongtarn" Prime Minister flies urgently to flooded areas in Chiang Rai tomorrow, asks civil servants not to come to welcome, orders all agencies to mobilize all forces to help the people, reveals that the central budget has been set aside for relief. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, said after chairing the meeting on solving the flooding problem in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces at the Cabinet Reception Room, Parliament Building that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and the Governor of Chiang Mai Province have worked together actively because yesterday (11 September 2014) the food had not yet reached the people. But today there is plenty of food. The people have food and water to eat for 3 meals. I would like to thank the related civil servants, ministers and Deputy Prime Ministers who sent forces to solve the problem quickly. The government is giving importance to the flood issue, both in terms of evacuating people to shelters and providing medicine. They are trying to emphasize this issue intensely. We ask all relevant government agencies to continue to proceed quickly and continuously. Ms. Paethongtarn mentioned the order by assigning the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to take care of the safe evacuation of people and pets, and to provide sufficient food and drinks, including food for pets. The Ministry of Public Health will have to provide more foot rot medicine and relocate vulnerable groups as quickly as possible. The Ministry of Defense, the Mekong Riverine Peacekeeping Unit (MRPU) and the Royal Thai Navy have asked them to take care of the well-being of the evacuees in the shelters. While the mission to help the people must take care of their livelihood, set up shelters, prepare food, provide relief bags, medical care, public health, resources and equipment from each agency to maximize their benefits. The government has already set aside a central budget to help the people because it is necessar y and urgent. We ask all parties to urgently save the lives of the people and evacuate them from the flooded areas as soon as possible. He also assigned the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defense to look at the warning system, which already exists and is still working. However, he has received feedback that people do not want to leave their homes because they feel sorry for their property, even though the warning system has already warned them. He will take a look at this matter. He will also ask for assistance and for the people to be aware that they must protect their own lives first and leave the disaster area as soon as possible. He also needs to see what forms of assistance the government will provide. After the water recedes, all government agencies are requested to inspect the damage to public utilities, including bridges, electricity, and water, to create understanding, listen to problems, needs, and take action to restore normal conditions as soon as possible. In addition, the Ministry o f Agriculture and Cooperatives and the Ministry of Interior have been assigned to help inspect and strengthen the water barriers and drainage systems, especially in community areas and economic zones, to expedite improvements so that they can be used again as soon as possible. The Department of Mineral Resources has also been asked to expedite the implementation of the warning system in high-risk areas so that people are informed in advance. They must also rehearse and educate the people about evacuation routes and shelters. Ms. Paethongtarn continued that Thailand is still in the rainy season. She asked government agencies that are responsible for weather forecasting and GISTDA to monitor the amount of rainfall and rising water levels, analyze trends, and notify relevant agencies to prevent and solve problems. For those who wish to donate, please consider using the funds and setting up a disaster relief center. The Office of the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister will be assigned to proceed in accor dance with relevant regulations and laws. and assigned the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Ministry of Interior, and the Office of National Water Resources to consider long-term solutions to water problems. Ms. Paethongtarn revealed that tomorrow (September 13, 2024), she and the ministers plan to visit Chiang Rai Province. She asked those involved to reconsider and assess the situation again because the Cabinet is concerned about the people, but she does not want them to go because it will interfere with the relief efforts. 'I would like to ask for permission not to welcome, but to provide a little guidance on the route because it is an event that is already understood. We cannot arrange a welcome. Please provide assistance and all government systems at the scene with our fellow citizens. The minister and I will coordinate with the area and go to the area as soon as possible when we can and it does not conflict with our fellow citizens,' Ms. Paethongtarn concluded. Source: Thai News Agency
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