Voice from the Heart of the Thai Couple” explains the assistance for flood victims, rushing to compensate for damages, expecting Chiang Rai to return to normal by the end of this month.
Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, hosted a radio and social media program called ‘Singing from the Heart of the Thais’ to explain the work of the past week. The report is broadcast every Saturday at 8:00 a.m. In the program, Jirayu informed about the Cabinet meeting that approved the principle of paying compensation for flood damage in 54 provinces from the original 5,000 baht per person to 9,000 baht, excluding cases of completely destroyed houses and crops.
As for the flood relief in Chiang Rai Province, the main road has recently been restored, but there are some dust problems. As for the houses on the right bank, military officers have helped remove mud from the houses of the people. They tried to use a small backhoe to help, but they got stuck in the houses with low roofs. The problem in Chian
g Rai Province is expected to be resolved by October, while in Chiang Mai Province, they are currently cleaning up the houses. The water management has been successful and the situation is being closely monitored. In addition, the NDRR has warned and advised people to prepare for flood prevention in the lower southern region.
Mr. Jirayu also mentioned the Prime Minister’s mission in the ASEAN meeting, saying that there were discussions on cooperation, dealing with call center gangs, transnational crimes, and drugs. At the same time, the countries in the Mekong River Basin will work together to solve the flooding and smog problems.
In addition, at the joint meeting between ASEAN and China, Japan, South Korea and Canada, there were discussions on promoting trade and investment, digital trade, especially Canada on increasing flights, South Korea on producing electric vehicles. .
Source: Thai News Agency