Prime Minister moves to solve flooding problems in Ubon Ratchathani. Said there is still time to prepare. This year is not as heavy as last year. Advising civil servants to think outside the box Don't aim to use flooding to serve the military. Before raising your voice in the middle of the meeting Keep quiet and listen to the minister.
Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Travel to the area of Ubon Ratchathani province. Follow the flood situation with Mr. Kriang Kalptinan, Deputy Minister of Interior, Mr. Chaiya Promma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Mrs. Monporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, as well as Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Royal Thai Police Command Join in the area as well.
First stop: The Prime Minister traveled to the Irrigation Office No. 7 to listen to an overview of the water situation from Mr. Chonlathee Yangtrong, Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province.
The Prime Minister said that Ubon Ratchathani Province and nearby areas There is a problem with flooding. which flooded again and always flooded He knew well from the time he was in the business sector until he entered politics. Have understanding and sympathy that big problems have accumulated for a long time. It cannot be fixed in a short period of time. Last week there was a lot of flooding in Phrae and Sukhothai. We are in a time of healing and resolution.
The Prime Minister also said that according to his understanding, Ubon Ratchathani has just begun to flood. It's not yet the season when there will be a lot of water. If you don't do anything beforehand, a crisis may occur. which the Ubon Ratchathani flood crisis It's not just economic damage related to the agricultural sector. but also includes safety convenience Sickness and epidemics that follow will be very big.
“The government realizes that It cannot happen again. Even though we have only been in management for less than a month. But before going to the area He went to the Royal Irrigation Department. Follow up on the situation 2 times. To solve the problem, you must accept that Now you can do it only on the front page. We believe that short-term solutions can still be done well. and can do more than ever before To relieve suffering for the people We have little time left for this season. Because the rain is coming. If we could do anything Didn't give as much water as last year. And it must be less than before,” Mr. Settha said.
Mr. Settha said thank you to everyone who helped brief the flood situation. And thank you to the Commander of Region 2 for taking care of the people. The equipment is ready. He thinks that it is above all else. When the flood happened I believe that everyone If you're ready, you probably don't have to give orders. Whether it is a warning in the area Develop a warning system Spread the news Check the stability of the structure as well as helping fellow citizens Restoration guidelines When the situation is resolved and report progress. This is after the incident happened.
“But he believes and has hope between now and before he gets to that point. Have we done our best yet? Let's come back and look at ourselves a little. and believe that everyone tries But please think outside the box a little. Don't conclude that it must be flooded. We need a bridge from the 2nd Division commander. We need a ship or a means of warning. If we think and can prevent flooding or minimize flooding If it's flooded, drain it as quickly as possible. He believes that there is still some time. The recent flood situation occurred in October. and just added this month, so he thinks the worst period has not yet come. It is considered a good period. We still have ways to prevent it. There must be a way to drain water that might require a bit of risky use of the word. And must do better than this. Some of them are not proven for sure. But sometimes we have to decide what to do. in order to prevent flooding from occurring But thanks to everyone. Including the commander of the 2nd Army Region who continually helps relieve suffering and nourish the happiness of our brothers and sisters. And I hope that I will not have to use your service,” Mr. Settha said.
Reporters reported that While the Prime Minister received a briefing from Mr. Kriang It appeared that some noise was disturbing. And in the conference room there was loud talking. As a result, the Prime Minister had to say into the microphone that Please be quiet and listen to the minister's briefing.
The Prime Minister then went to meet the people and give relief items to flood victims at the water level measuring station (M7) at the foot of the Seri Prachakhom Bridge, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District. Ubon Ratchathani Province and went to follow the flood situation and meet with the people of Phibun Mangsahan District at Kaeng Sapue, Phibun Subdistrict, Phibun Mangsahan District Ubon Ratchathani Province
For that mission Ubon Ratchathani Province The Prime Minister uses a white Alphard car, registration no. Kor Chor 5454, Ubon Ratchathani
Source: Thai News Agency