The Prime Minister visited flood victims in Rangae District, Narathiwat Province, saying that they still cannot be trusted even if the rain disappears. Order to see the complete warning system. Prevent repeated incidents, ask people to believe the warning announcements from the government, saying they do not want to come during a time of crisis. But wants to come and create trade. Reveals that the Security Department will continue to stay in the area until the situation is resolved.
On December 26, 2023 at 3:40 p.m., Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Arrive at Narathiwat Airport with Mr. Kriang Kalptinan, Deputy Minister of Interior. Second Lieutenant Trakul Totham, Governor of Narathiwat Province Along with government agencies in the area waiting to welcome you, when the Prime Minister Greeted and took pictures with people waiting to board the plane at the airport.
First stop: The Prime Minister traveled to the Flood Victim Assistance Center, Rangae District, Narathiwat Province, located within the Rangae District Office. To visit and give encouragement to flood victims inside this shelter There are more than 200 people, both elderly and children, staying at the shelter.
The Prime Minister said that now the water situation in the area has begun to decrease. Today the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation from the Ministry of Interior has come to take care of it. He understood that the water was coming faster, stronger, and in larger amounts than usual, but the drainage was going well. Meanwhile, the government must try to do a better job in terms of warning. Because this problem occurs frequently. Along with reminding officials of relevant agencies to take good care of the people in distress.
The Prime Minister then gave relief items to flood victims in the area. Before walking to greet and encourage the elderly and disaster victims. along with talking with the medical team that set up the public health service unit
In addition, the Prime Minister also provided royal animal feed medicine that were bestowed by His Majesty the King to representatives of farmers in the area and visited the Royal Thai Army’s kitchen where food trucks were set up to serve food to disaster victims.
Then the Prime Minister Has visited the community area of Tanyong Mas Municipality, Rangae District, Narathiwat Province, which is close to Tanyong Mas Canal. And it is an area where people’s homes were flooded. by the Prime Minister He wore boots and walked through the water. to go talk with people who were affected by the floods
The Prime Minister revealed after visiting the area that if we went back 36 hours earlier, the situation was worse. The high and low areas are different. The flow of water into the receiving sea is good. and the situation is now resolved But water has accumulated downstream. which Mr. Kriang will take care of the whole picture Because now the water is coming fast. According to the weather forecast, it is considered lucky because there will be no rain, but it cannot be trusted. So you have to be careful. Next, we will have to look at the comprehensive warning system. Be more proactive in providing warnings.
When asked if this flood was considered a historical flood, the Prime Minister said it was considered the largest. Which if we connect the management in the 3 provinces in terms of peace, it has improved. Border trade between us and Malaysia has improved. This event is an event that we do not want to happen. which every agency is ready to manage The Ministry of Interior and Public Health must be careful about all epidemics.
When asked if it is possible to have a project Solve problems in the long term Because in the area Continuous flooding, the Prime Minister said, must be looked at as a whole to see to what extent it can be solved. And is there a big project or not? Of course, we still don’t want the problem to repeat over and over again. and loss of life has occurred, so we have to leave it to the people If there is a warning, please believe it.
“You must continue to be careful. Because right now is not a very safe time. Please be careful and listen carefully to warnings. During this time, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Health will try to help provide care and relief. Thank you to all government agencies. for helping take the time And the army itself came to set up mobile kitchens. It has helped a lot with relief,” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister also told the Governor of Narathiwat that he did not want to come to an event like this. I want to take care of the trade side. Because of things Things are going well and both peace and quiet are improving. In terms of security, negotiations with Malaysia have improved. When we open up border trade it gets better. He would like to come and do more activities and organize festivals in the area.
The reporter said This time traveling to Narathiwat Province, the Prime Minister rode in a Toyota Fortuner, registration number Kor Jor 4544, Narathiwat.
In addition, the Prime Minister posted a message through X while visiting the area that “There are 19,624 households affected by the flood situation in 5 southern provinces: Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, with Narathiwat province being the most affected. The lower southern region normally has rain throughout the year. This will be heavy if there is a monsoon and low pressure coming in at the same time like right now. But the agency says the flooding will not last long. Because it can be drained into the sea, draining it is important now. I ask all sectors to help take care of the people to the best of their ability. both disaster relief assistance and public notification I would like to encourage all working staff. By Than Kriang The Deputy Minister of Interior, who oversees the Department of Public Health, will remain in the area until the situation is resolved.”
There are 19,624 households affected by the flood situation in 5 southern provinces: Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, with Narathiwat province being the most affected. The lower southern region normally has rain throughout the year. Which will be heavy if there is a monsoon and low air pressure coming in at the same time like right now… pic.twitter.com/CnXo9czalu
— Srettha Thavisin (@Thavisin) December 26, 2023
2023-12-26 11:39:00
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