Bang Khla:Three ministers, including the Minister of Defence, took swift action to address severe flooding affecting Bang Khla by visiting impacted areas and inspecting relief efforts.
According to Thai News Agency, Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen, the Minister of Defence, along with Mr. Polpeera Suwannachavi, Deputy Minister of Interior, and Mr. Siriphong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport, coordinated their efforts in Chachoengsao Province following similar missions in Prachinburi Province. Their focus was on monitoring the flood situation in the Bang Pakong River basin and ensuring the effectiveness of assistance programs for those affected in Bang Khla and Khlong Khuean districts.
The delegation traveled from Ban Sang District to Chachoengsao Province, where they evaluated the impact on agricultural areas and transportation routes. They arrived at a temporary shelter in Wat Lat Bua Khao, Bang Khla District, at 230 PM to gather updates on the flooding and the public assistance being provided.
Operations in the affected areas have been supported by the Disaster Relief Center of the 11th Infantry Division and the Internal Security Operations Command of Chachoengsao Province. They have collaborated with the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters to provide technical assistance, food, and resources to aid the local administration and disaster relief agencies in managing the crisis.
Lieutenant General Adul stressed the importance of systematic water management across the Bang Pakong River basin and urged relevant agencies to prepare for recovery efforts once the flooding subsides. He also emphasized the need to address both physical and mental health challenges, highlighting the importance of rest for relief personnel and proposing creative activities for children in shelters to alleviate stress and anxiety.
During their visit, the ministers distributed relief packages, listened to the needs of flood victims, and surveyed the condition of communities still affected by the flooding. The Ministry of Defence, along with the armed forces, remains committed to supporting ongoing relief efforts and ensuring the rapid restoration of normal conditions in the affected areas.